ATTENTION!
Please be informed that we have currently closed applications for Clinical attachments, Electives & Work experience placements as of 15th
Oct 2025 until further notice.
You may visit this page for updates and we look forward to resuming in the New year!
We appreciate your understanding and patience in this regard.
How to apply for this programme:
Using the following link:-UHCW Consultants and Services a prospective candidate will explore the different specialties of interest and contact the Consultant, writing a cover letter with resume to the corresponding consultant expressing interest for the placement and an estimated joining date. Should an acceptance to supervise the placement candidate be received from the Consultant, this agreement will need to be sent to Medical Education via email:-medicaleducation@uhcw.nhs.uk either by the Consultant or candidate. Additional documentation will then be requested from the candidate to process their participation in the placement.
Any applications received without this process will not be accepted, unless routed by UHCW Senior Management.
Your Clinical placement Roadmap:
This road map will guide you in applying for a clinical placement within our trust and will allow you to understand the robust process we follow towards your successful placement. This road map is applicable to all Local & International medical graduates and medical electives only.
Stage 1: Acceptance
In this stage the Medical Education office receives acceptance confirmation email directly from the Supervising Consultant of the candidate or receives a copy of the confirmation from the Candidate. (Acceptance confirmation email from consultant forwarded to Medical Education MedicalEducation@uhcw.nhs.uk)
To achieve this, the candidate is requested to write to the Consultants within their desired speciality expressing their interest and seek their acceptance for this opportunity, including a Cover letter and CV which will include their Contact details, DOB, PLAB 2 exam date & GMC Status. Please note that you must have approval from a UHCW Consultant and must be specified in email / application form. Also, please be aware that the placement will be strictly hands off, unpaid and observational role only, subject to fee payment, checks, occupational health clearance and consultant availability at the time.
Stage 2: Evaluation & Registration
In this stage the eligibility of the candidate is evaluated prior to starting the process:
If you are an International Medical Graduate or International Medical Elective:
You must provide a copy of your valid UK visa (as applicable)
If you are a UG, PG or Medical Elective student from the UK including Warwick Medical School:
You must provide a copy of your valid passport / Status Letter from the Medical School
If you are a Work Experience student:
You must be 16 years or above to attain a clinical work experience Observership.
Registration
Payment of Registration Fees (as applicable) – Refer to each placement tab
Cancellation Policy (as applicable).
Stage 3: Verification
In this stage all mandatory documents required for the application process are verified, including the registration of the candidate in the *OPAS G2 system for the Occupational Health clearance process.
*OPAS G2 – It is an embedded system where all your health records are submitted, verified and approved by the Occupational health office at UHCW NHS Trust. The Occupational Health department deals with Trust wide applications, hence each application will be processed based on a first come first served basis and other Trust applications could be considered as priority over yours.
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