Refugee Doctors: Support, Development and Integration in the NHS - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857758579 ISBN 13: 9781857758573

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd, 2004

Synopsis

Many refugees and asylum seekers now in the United Kingdom have trained and worked as doctors nurses midwives and other professionals allied to medicine in the countries from which they have departed. However refugees face considerable problems and difficulties in their quest to continue or resume their careers as health professionals in the UK. This book has brought together authors from varying organisations and professional backgrounds who are dedicated to supporting the integration of refugee doctors into the National Health Service workforce. It is timely and informative for all those working with refugee doctors in the NHS and a useful handbook for refugee doctors themselves. It will help all refugee doctors use their qualifications and expertise in the UK and maximise their contribution to the NHS workforce. All members of workforce development confederations strategic health authorities NHS trusts and primary care organisations and refugee doctors wishing to work in the NHS in the UK will find this book invaluable reading. 'This book gives a very full account of many aspects of a complex situation. It details the history of refugee doctors and the range of problems that they face and also shows the contribution that they can make and the personal courage and resilience it takes to survive the transition. It outlines practical steps from improving English to preparation for examinations they must pass and preparing for job interviews in a competitive market.' Dame Lesley Southgate President Royal Free and University College Medical School London and Past President Royal College of General Practitioners

About this title

Synopsis

Refugee doctors in the UK; Getting refugee doctors back to work: the challenges, obstacles and solutions; Views and experiences of refugee doctors; Health services in the UK; IELTS provision; Learning needs assessment; Running PLAB study groups; Clinical attachments in primary care & secondary care; Refugee doctor GP VTS rotations;.

Edition details

• Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857758579
• ISBN 13: 9781857758573
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Jackson Neil, Carter OBE Yvonne