Overview
Published Palliative Medicine department track within GOSH’s shared International Medical Fellowship Programme. All training is in a paediatric hospital setting, with supervised clinical training, education and opportunities to participate in research. A listed track does not establish an open vacancy.
The programme
- Focus
- Palliative Medicine
- Training type
- Clinical fellowship / department track
- Duration
- Typically 12 months; agree the individual placement with GOSH
- Start
- Dates and department capacity agreed individually
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Palliative Medicine
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- At least 4 years of specialty training, an acceptable medical degree, Part 1 College examination or UK equivalent, and a relevant postgraduate specialty qualification. For the GMC sponsorship route: full-time clinical work in 10 of the preceding 12 months and clinical work in 3 of the preceding 5 years; IELTS at least 7.0 in every component and 7.5 overall, or OET B in every component, within 2 years before GMC application. Applicants already registered with the GMC have an alternative entry route. Review all conditions with GOSH.
- International applicants
- For doctors resident overseas when applying, with home-organisation funding and an intention to return after their visa expires; subject to selection
- Visa support
- Visa and pre-employment processes follow a conditional offer; confirm the applicable route with GOSH
- Licence requirement
- GMC registration and authorised clinical scope required; GOSH offers a GMC sponsorship route for eligible candidates
How to apply
- Deadline
- No fixed closing date published; enquire about current departmental capacity
- Application method
- Apply through the portal linked from GOSH’s official programme page; shortlisted candidates have a virtual interview. Enquiries: international.fellowship@gosh.nhs.uk
Funding
- Funding
- Home organisation must agree funding for the placement fee. GOSH provides no scholarships for this programme; request the applicable fee and financial arrangements.
Official sources
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/learning/gosh-learning-academy/international-opportunities/international-fellowships/programme-details/https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/learning/gosh-learning-academy/international-opportunities/international-fellowships/entry-requirements/https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/learning/gosh-learning-academy/international-opportunities/international-fellowships/application-process-what-to-expect-after-applying/