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Trust Doctor in Thoracic Medicine (ST6-8)
Role summary
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This role is for a Trust Doctor in Thoracic Medicine at ST6–8 equivalent level, providing specialist respiratory care in an NHS hospital setting. Applicants would generally need full GMC registration, appropriate postgraduate medical qualifications such as MRCP or equivalent, and substantial experience in respiratory or thoracic medicine. Relevant skills include assessing acute and chronic respiratory conditions, managing inpatients and outpatients, participating in on-call rotas, undertaking procedures where trained, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, clear communication, commitment to patient safety, reliable documentation, teaching ability, and participation in audit, research, and service improvement. Previous NHS experience and evidence of competencies equivalent to higher specialty training are advantageous.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS provider serving patients across Surrey and surrounding areas, with its main hospital based in Guildford. The Trust delivers a broad range of acute, specialist, outpatient, diagnostic, and community healthcare services. It is recognised for providing specialist services including cancer care, oral and maxillofacial surgery, breast services, and respiratory medicine, while also supporting medical education, research, and professional development. As an NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Surrey is governed with local accountability and works closely with regional healthcare partners, universities, primary care providers, and community services. Its workforce includes doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, scientists, and corporate teams committed to safe, compassionate, and effective patient care.