Strategic Management Resources
On this page, you'll find strategic management resources to support those working with International Medical Graduate (IMG) doctors - whether you're a manager, supervisor, mentor, or part of a Health Board or GP Practice. It brings together a range of resources, board-specific materials, and links to induction and ongoing support programmes.
We’ve centralised information from a range of organisations, including:
- National Support and Resources
- Scotland's Medical Pastoral Care Quality Charter (MPCQC)
- Centre for Workforce Supply Medical Network
- Support Contact Information
We want every IMG doctor - regardless of grade, specialty, or employment type - to feel welcomed, valued, and recognised for the skills and experience they bring to NHS Scotland. We hope this resource helps you guide and support your IMG colleagues throughout their journey.
We want to hear from you
If you have any questions about the information in this resource, or you feel there is information which would be useful to add, please get in touch with the Centre for Workforce Supply at nes.cws@nhs.scot.
National Support and Resources
IMG Support for Mentors, Managers and Supervisors
This resource is designed to support those working with International Medical Graduate (IMG) doctors—whether you're a manager, supervisor, mentor, or part of a Health Board or GP Practice. It brings together essential national resources, board-specific materials, and links to induction and ongoing support programmes.
Explore guidance from national organisations to help you and the IMG colleagues you support.
Visa and Immigration Support for IMG Doctors
Whether you're just beginning your NHS journey or planning your next steps after completing specialty training, this hub is here to help you thrive. It brings together national guidance, board-specific materials, and links to trusted partners including the GMC, Royal Colleges, medical defence unions, and immigration advisory services.
Find practical guidance and support relating to the visa and immigration processes in Scotland.
Scotland's Medical Pastoral Care Quality Charter (MPCQC)
Centre for Workforce Supply Medical Network
The aim of the CWS Medical Network is to connect with Health Boards and GP Practices across Scotland, to share learning, and good practice on different recruitment, supply, and sustainability initiatives, which can assist with managing medical workforce gaps.
The network is facilitated through this MS Teams channel and the CWS team will share resources, good practice and strategic resources within a series of virtual learning sessions.
📍Ready to join the CWS Medical Network? Follow this link to join now.
Support Contact Information
💡 Need Additional Support? Contact Us
If there are any resources, tools, or guidance that would help you in your role as a supervisor or mentor to IMG colleagues, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to the CWS Team or connect with the SING group via Achyut Valluri to share your ideas or request support.