Ready to Work in the UK & Ireland?

At Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, we aim to make your move as seamless as possible:

• Expert Advice: From our dedicated consultants.

• Compliance Assistance: Assigned Compliance Officer to guide your registration.

• Travel and Visa Guidance: Support throughout the process.

• Job Updates: Regular notifications of available roles.

• Ongoing Support: Continuous assistance during your stay.

We do not offer visa sponsorship at the moment. However, if you’re already in the UK, we’ve got good news! We can provide locum roles to keep you working and gaining valuable experience. So, while we can’t help with getting you here, once you’re on UK soil, we’re ready to find you the perfect locum position. Let’s get you set up and thriving in your healthcare career here in the UK!

UK Visa Guide for Locum Healthcare Professionals with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health Work in the UK – GOV.UK

The UK is experiencing a shortage of healthcare professionals, offering a wealth of locum opportunities in the NHS. If you’re looking to move to the UK, here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the visa options.

Visa Options

Tier 5 UK Visa – Youth Mobility Scheme

• Eligibility: Aged 18-30 from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, or Taiwan.

• Duration: Up to 2 years.

• Requirements: £1,890 in savings.

• Application Fee: £244.

• Processing Time: Around 3 weeks.

• Additional Info: Allows bringing family members for an extra fee. Not available if you have children living with you or have used this visa before.

Tier 2 UK Visa

• Eligibility: Skilled workers sponsored by a UK employer.

• Duration: Up to 5 years.

• Application Cost: £610 to £1,220, depending on the duration.

Tier 1 UK Visa – Exceptional Talent

• Eligibility: Leaders or emerging leaders in their field, endorsed by the Royal Society for science and medicine.

• Additional Info: Not typically for locum professionals.

UK Ancestry Visa

• Eligibility: Those with UK-born grandparents.

• Duration: Up to 5 years.

• Requirements: Must plan to work in the UK and be financially stable.

About the UK:

The United Kingdom (UK) is a country rich in history and culture, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Known for its iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Stonehenge, the UK also boasts a diverse population and a global influence in finance, arts, and education. The UK has a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with English being the primary language. Famous for its love of tea, historic inventions like stamps, and being the birthplace of television, the UK offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. The UK has 24 international airports

Fun Facts about the UK

• Brits drink around 100 million cups of tea every day.

• Stamps were first invented in the UK.

• The Queen didn’t need a passport.

• Stonehenge is older than the pyramids.

• Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn.

• English is the most widely spoken language globally, with over 1.13 billion speakers.

• The UK is the birthplace of television.

Healthcare in the UK

The UK boasts one of the world’s most prestigious healthcare systems, the National Health Service (NHS), established in 1948. Funded by taxation, the NHS provides comprehensive, mostly free healthcare services to all legal residents. It’s a leader in medical research and hosts esteemed hospitals and professionals. The NHS is the largest employer in the UK, and across the UK, there are approximately 1,148 hospitals: 704 in England, 105 in Scotland, 84 in Wales, and 37 in Northern Ireland.

In addition to the NHS, the UK offers a robust private healthcare sector, providing an alternative for those seeking quicker access to treatments, more personalised care, and a broader choice of specialists. Private healthcare complements the NHS, ensuring a comprehensive range of options for patients.

Working within the NHS offers the chance to be part of a globally respected institution, renowned for its milestones and achievements in healthcare. As an NHS employee, you will have access to free healthcare services, a benefit few countries offer.