Employment gaps on a medical CV
How to date a gap and explain breaks for examinations, relocation, caring or health reasons. Includes leave during an ongoing post.
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Medical CV and NHS application guides for doctors
Advice on employment gaps, overseas clinical experience, audit and QI, and supporting information for NHS Jobs and Trac applications. All guides are free to read.
NHS supporting information and the person specification
Choosing evidence for the vacancy, organising your statement and working within the word limit, with a teaching example showing the detail to include.
Overseas experience on an IMG medical CV
Presenting overseas job titles, clinical responsibility and supervision so a UK employer can assess your experience. Includes GMC registration status and a suggested CV structure.
Audit and QI on a medical CV
What to include about your contribution, findings and follow-up, with an example CV entry and advice on projects that were incomplete when you left.
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