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Live permanent, locum and fixed-term doctor vacancies across England, Scotland and Wales — matched to your specialty and goals.

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Why choose Ava Medical

Why permanent NHS roles with Ava

We focus entirely on doctors. No noise, no junior roles, no agency tick-box — just expert placement for consultants and senior clinicians.

Doctor-only focus

We work exclusively with doctors at consultant and senior grade level. Every relationship is personal, not transactional — your career matters long-term.

Direct trust relationships

Ava Medical works directly with NHS trusts and health boards — no intermediary layers. That means faster processes and roles that fit you, not a spreadsheet.

Free for candidates

Our service costs you nothing at any point. We're paid by the employer — so our incentive is to find you the right role, not the fastest one.

End-to-end support

From first call to first day — we help with interview prep, contract negotiation, GMC queries and relocation. You never navigate the NHS alone.

10+
Years in NHS recruitment
Thousands
Doctors placed
50+
Trusts & health boards
50+
Medical specialties covered

Common questions

NHS jobs FAQ

Everything you need to know about applying through Ava Medical.

Yes — full GMC registration with a licence to practise is required for all permanent NHS positions. If you're currently going through the registration process, we can still discuss upcoming roles and help you plan your timeline. Visit our GMC registration guide for a step-by-step walkthrough.
Primarily Consultant and Staff Grade / Associate Specialist (SAS) roles, plus senior registrar positions nearing CCT. We don't handle junior doctor rotations or training posts — our focus is permanent, substantive appointments.
Most NHS consultant appointment processes take 4–10 weeks from shortlisting to formal offer, though this varies widely by trust and specialty. We keep you updated throughout and can often help accelerate references and pre-employment checks.
100% free. We are paid by NHS trusts and health boards, not by candidates. You will never be charged a fee at any stage — not for registration, job matching, interview prep or post-placement support.
Yes, many of our roles are open to international medical graduates with appropriate GMC registration and right to work in the UK. See our IMG pathway guide for details on route to practice, PLAB, and sponsorship options.
Absolutely — and we encourage it. NHS vacancies often arise at short notice. Upload your CV and we'll contact you as soon as something relevant comes up, often before it's publicly advertised.

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