Returning to general practice in the UK

How to return to general practice

If you’ve had a break from working as a general practitioner in the NHS, you will need to discuss the tailored support you may need to return to practice safely with your local Returner team before applying for jobs in general practice.

You may be returning after a career break, raising a family or period of working overseas.

The returner process varies a little across the four nations of the UK. Wherever you plan to return to work, we can direct you to the information you need. All applicants to returner programmes must be on the GMC’s GP Register.