Pre-employment (Turas Hub)

On Boarding - Turas People

• For pre-employment information, please see the Turas Hub and the Trainee FAQs for information on Turas People system.
• Please note that you are required to be registered with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) throughout the duration of your employment.

Skilled Workers Sponsorship

• NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is responsible for issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) for those requiring sponsorship.
• Where NES is not the employer, the issue the COS on behalf of the employer. Please see here for more information.

Overseas Work

• If you have spent time working outside of the UK prior to starting this post, you must provide a copy of your criminal record check for your time spent abroad. 
• If you have worked in multiple countries outside of the UK, you must provide a copy of your criminal record check from each country you have worked in. 
• Details of how to obtain a check from the relevant authorities abroad is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants  
• If a country is not listed, please contact the relevant embassy or consulate for further details. Contact details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/foreign-embassies-in-the-uk  
• You should submit a copy of your criminal record check(s), with your completed PVG application form and ID documents.  

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