Locum Work as an IMG Doctor | Earn Extra £££ | Full-Time Locum on Work, Dependent, & Spouse Visa?

[@Moathnaim]

The intro was perfect haha Thanks for the videos btw

[@RoadToUK]

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[@ahmedtijani6676]

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[@RoadToUK]

Our pleasure!

[@rehabrk]

Heyyy nice video good job ! I wanna know how does taxation work on your locum income ?

[@rickimilus]

Thank you for your time!

[@RoadToUK]

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[@RoadToUK]

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[@StudyTime-i5u]

​@@RoadToUKisn't it better to complete training rather than going for locums when they'll cut 40% tax anyway

[@mrsaudazhar]

How does the tax work on locums?

[@daudyounas7103]

I've heard it is hard to find a locum job for a junior doctor. is it true? how much time can it take for a junior doctor who freshly stepped in NHS i.e. FY2 to get a locum job. Btw your videos are really awesome and helpful.Thanks:))

[@RoadToUK]

We've explained in the video how availability can vary but overall it isn't difficult. You just need to feel comfortable before you start locum work.

[@tahsinanishat5972]

Assalamualaikum.. I m from Bangladesh.. Passed mbbs from cox'sbazar medical college...last yr in 2020 one of our senior passed plab 1 exam...but i cant find our mdcl College name in world directory of medical school...is there any other link to find??

[@Johnkarnias]

Can I do locums if I am in training?

[@silvermistalexandra1502]

Just wanted to ask Will Brexit anyhow "worsen" the conditions of an IMG (in case of employment, lifestyle)

[@RoadToUK]

Brexit has already happened and nothing has changed in those terms.

[@MrYashwantt]

I think after brexit the value of GBP is on the downward curve ...seems like USD gonna match GBP rate soon .... I wonder why did they do that 🧐🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@georgianaapostol9698]

Hi and thanks for all your work! Would you recommend locum SHO as a first job for someone with no NHS experience? I only have 3 years of experience in Romania (internal medicine and neurology).

[@RoadToUK]

No, as you aren't given much of an introduction to the system that way, nor do you typically receive any sort of support. You'd really need to ensure a good working environment before you embark on a locum job as your first role.

[@chankinwah1963]

Hi doctor, i will be starting my Fy2 this coming August. I am an IMG doctor. You mentioned that if i do external locums, its limited to 20 hours a week. Do u know if i am allowed to do teaching part time at a university if its for less than 20 hours a week? Its teachinbg medical students. Thx in advance for your assistance.

[@JayathraLiyanagamage]

How is locum earnings taxed? Is it as a fresh second income or they just add locum earnings to hospital regular salary??

[@RoadToUK]

Some hospitals add it to your main payslip, some produce a separate payslip as an accompaniment.

[@manojargariya3745]

Thanks you for the great video

[@RoadToUK]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arthurdisegna1732]

Very nice and informative video! I am an IMG from Brazil and currently in the UK for a PhD (research-based degree) in medicine, and applying for a part-time fellowship in an NHS hospital to conduct alongside my research work. The student visa puts a cap of 20h per week of work, but I still have availability of time to do 3-4 locums a month. Do you have an idea how I could do that in terms of right-to-work?

[@RoadToUK]

Do you mean in terms of exceeding your cap?

[@gayathriparasulingam5863]

Hi RoadtoUK! Im Dr.Gayathri from India and I am preparing for plab1 at present. I have stammering since my childhood esp when im anxious, I have trouble at the start of my speech occasionaly, i speak fluently otherwise, also, i had made throughout my school and college with various speeches onstages. And my younger brother also has stammering since childhood but it would be very obvious in his case. Is this ‘Stammering’ a diability so that i would be denied to work in UK?? Im worried that i would be failed in Plab2.. Kindly guide me.. thanks in advance!!

[@aisilicious]

I got the same problem :) stammering. Since my childhood. Now reading your question, even ive got the same doubt :(

[@RoadToUK]

It's nothing that would keep you from working in the UK. You can mention it during your occupational health assessment so that reasonable adjustments can be made for you if necessary.

[@bezaliel123]

One question, are there any flexible working hours Options for IMG? I don't know, maybe something only in the morning. Or 4 days a week. Even if that means getting paid less. Does the sponsor rule require a minimum number of hours?

[@RoadToUK]

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[@spoorthishetty1222]

Can speciality doctor work as locum?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes

[@DrGin-xy9uy]

So IMGs can't take fy3 doing a full year of locum work after fy2 on tier 2 visa unlike UK residents? :(

[@RoadToUK]

Not unless they already have a settled visa status, no. As soon as they have one, however, they can locum as they wish.

[@salmannizar555]

As an IMG, if i complete my FY-2 and if I'm not able to land a specialty training post, what would i do? Can i stay in the UK and do locums? Or else how would things be?

[@RoadToUK]

You can work as a trust grade or non-training doctor.

[@mayankrajmishra7311]

If my duty is monday to friday 9:00am - 5:00pm and i have get a locum shift on Thursday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.. So can we skip our regular shift and do a locum shift? On Thursday 🙏🏼

[@RoadToUK]

No you can't skip your rostered work.

[@shubhampalange]

Still need to understand the hours and what's the cut off. If my 8 weeks rota is averaging 45 hours but, in week 2 i have 2 on calls and rest of the week off i.e. week 2 amounting to 26 hours, can I still do Locum in week 2 as I am allowed 48-52 hours work/week?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes. When in doubt, your rota office will let you know if the hours are non-compliant. If your hospital uses an app to book locums, it will also inform you if you cannot book an extra shift due to too many hours.

[@BK0408]

Thanks a lot. But realistically how many hours of locum does a SHO get? Generally i mean. Of course it varies from place to place.

[@RoadToUK]

There are weeks where you will have less hours that you can add to, and you can even locum on your days off. All you would need to do is make sure you don't go over your work time directive hours.

[@BK0408]

@@RoadToUK thanks. I actually meant availability of locum shifts. lets say i have 40 free hours in a month after considering all the rules of duty schedule. Even if i am willing to work for all those 40 hours, i won’t be able to find locum for all those hours right? Because locum must be available as well and there would be others too to get that spot i guess. For example, if you dont mind me asking, how many locum shifts you usually manage to get in a month?

[@RoadToUK]

That would be hospital and specialty dependent to be honest. At our hospital, we can find medical locums every day if we tried, so it isn't impossible, but it does vary.

[@BK0408]

@@RoadToUK many many thanks🙏

[@thomaslee6784]

What’s the point of applying to the UK as an IMG, when it’s easier to enter the system directly as a UK medical student ? There’s so many medical schools in the UK to apply to, and some of them are ridiculously easy to enter as long you have a pulse (UCLAN, Brunel University London).

[@baseerkaleem1957]

The fees it's about 40k pounds a year just the tution fees

[@RoadToUK]

Because not everyone has the chance or opportunity at that stage in their life.

[@rofidawessam3472]

Can I ask you, if my husband is on a dependent visa, he has a master degree and MD from my country and Mrcp part 1, he is not GMC registered, is there a way he can work??

[@RoadToUK]

He can, but not as a doctor until he gets GMC registration.

[@Ressha_]

Hi.. is observership needed after plab 2 exam to get job on priority basis? Or it doesn’t matter? And can we return to our home country immediately after giving plab 2 exam?

[@RoadToUK]

No it is not.

[@nilamthusa6395]

Can any IMG be locum without doing Plab Or Mrcp process??? Waiting for reply 😊😊

[@RoadToUK]

You can't work as a doctor in the UK without GMC registration.

[@BelalAlDroubi]

Still waiting for that Paediatrics video 😢😭😬

[@docwynpedia]

yes please

[@RoadToUK]

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[@maryahrazman4038]

Hello can I ask if studying biomedical sciences is the same as taking med school or b medicine? I am planning to study biomedical sciences in my home country and I might come to the UK in the future. And is biomedical sciences a working towards a doctor

[@RoadToUK]

It would need to be an MBBS equivalent degree

[@arhsteliamura5720]

What is the average rates of ST3 locum anesthetists

[@RoadToUK]

Depends heavily on the location and hospital.

[@MrEmadsaeed]

how many hours can a doctor locum per week to not exceed the working hour limit?

[@RoadToUK]

Depends on the weekly hour load that you've already worked.

[@alial-isawi8590]

As an sho i thought you have to work in APS setting, how is this possible for an sho without completing his training

[@RoadToUK]

It doesn't affect it.

[@siddhanthravichandran3245]

Hi... I have seen many doctors from thr UK post videos about adventure medicine... And how they take a year off after fy2... I am really interested in this.. Can IMGs do this?

[@RoadToUK]

Yes, if you have a settled visa status.

[@siddhanthravichandran3245]

@@RoadToUK does settled visa mean permanent resident? After 5 years?

[@nz7280]

Hi , would you please tell if there are decent chances to score an FY1 job for an IMG who is fresh out of medschool with no experience ? Thanks.

[@RoadToUK]

You'd need to apply for UKFP. Please check our playlist on how to apply.

[@okeynwanya9047]

You listen to Wu Tan Clan? That’s fabulous!!!

[@RoadToUK]

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[@sadiqbashao7]

Working in NHS as a junior doctor How locum hours can a doctor work practically ??? Pls reply

[@RoadToUK]

Depends on your work schedule.

[@sadiqbashao7]

Ok thank you

[@medicomania71]

Is uk getting saturated of IMGs ? Will we end up not getting a job by 2024? Or it'll remain same or get better?

[@RoadToUK]

Doctors are listed as a shortage occupancy job in the UK.

[@SubhanaAli-t6h]

It’s 2024 now and there’s literally a shortage of jobs.

[@rajputrohit9516]

Best adviser ever she’s my god sent angel 👼 I’m gonna start preparing to clear plab now , thanks a lot 🔮, hope u get all the charm u deserve buddy 😊

[@RoadToUK]

Glad it helped!

[@mohammedali-rh7cq]

Please tell us about the rates of locum consultant

[@RoadToUK]

These can be negotiated by consultants and can also depend on their specialty, availibility, and demand.

[@dr.ramone6466]

@@RoadToUK and how about the GPs? Is it the same as for consultants?

[@mohammedelfeky157]

Is the tax different when takes an external locum rather than internal locum??

[@RoadToUK]

No.

[@chankinwah1963]

Hi Doctor, I hope u can assist me on this problem. I am A fy1 doctor in UK. I have done a locum STD hrs 9-5pm. When i got my payslip they only paid me 2.5 hrs instead of 8hrs. ( 9-5pm.) This happened again in the follwing month when i worked 2 locum shifts 9-5pm and only got 9.5 hrs of instead of 16hrs Do u know why, or maybe tell me who do i refer this problem to? Thx in advance for your help.

[@RoadToUK]

You need to speak to whoever controls your locum roster as well as payroll.

[@pratikkumarbanik6492]

Can you please make a video on income of USA vs UK doctors at consultant/attending level?

[@RoadToUK]

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[@dramishayoung2814]

Can IMG work as locums

[@RoadToUK]

This is discussed in the video.

[@DrB9]

Hello nice info video After finishing MD obg from india and finishing MRCOG exam.is it possible to come to work as locum doctor ?if so what level?i have no idea about it

[@sourabhashetty3635]

Even I have this query .. can anyone please clarify ?

[@RoadToUK]

As mentioned in the video, you'd need settled status first.

[@avip9]

shabash mere sher

[@RoadToUK]

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[@drarunvadakkeyil4900]

I am preparing for Plab. Can I get asses to e portfolio while working in India, I don't have a NHS job. Can Indian consultants act as assesor for my teaching observation. Your videos are very informative.I am planning to join your platform for your assistance in my plab pathway. Thank you

[@RoadToUK]

Yes.

[@pikusarker1359]

Mam how many consultant doctors earn more than 200k pound sterlings a year in uk? Nice video.

[@hosnialfayyad5641]

@@apuk79 Yes, Google, the reputable source 😂 my consultant ortho surgeon in UK drives a Lotus, but I'm sure he is just making £100,000 😂😂😂

[@hosnialfayyad5641]

@@apuk79 Okay keep your delusions 😂😂

[@pikusarker1359]

@@hosnialfayyad5641 pre tax or post tax

[@RoadToUK]

There is no set data for this.

[@mohammedali-rh7cq]

Hello! Are these rates before or after tax?

[@RoadToUK]

Before.

[@thomaslee6784]

There’s no point locuming as a foundation year doctor or core trainee doctor . Sure, you make extra money in the short term, but those gains are minuscule in the long term, when you compare to the hourly rates of a fully qualified consultant. It is more practical to use your spare time to do research , build networks and enhance your clinical portfolio. This will be of a more beneficial use, when you are applying to speciality training after FY, or higher speciality training after CT. It’s silly to use your spare hours for locum work and risk not being accepted into an ideal speciality training position of your choice. You will then have to spend an extra year working as non-training clinical fellow before applying in the next application cycle, while your successful peers are already starting on their specialty training.

[@RoadToUK]

You can locum and still build your portfolio. We did, as did many of our colleagues. What is silly is to expect people may not have expenses that may require them to locum, hence the information. And not everyone is concerned about getting into training or wanting to get to a consultant post in a flash.

[@Saad-ir5bq]

I need a spouse from UK LOL

[@RoadToUK]

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[@hoodoo457]

You know about Wu-tang damnnn

[@RoadToUK]

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[@sadiqbashao7]

Working in NHS as a junior doctor How many locum hours can a doctor work practically ??? Pls reply

[@RoadToUK]

It's dependent on your schedule.

[@sadiqbashao7]

@@RoadToUK ok thank you