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Consultant, SAS & specialty doctor jobs — NHS and worldwide

Consultants, specialty & associate specialist (SAS) doctors and senior registrars placed into leading hospitals and health systems — with full support on specialist registration, visas and relocation. Always free for doctors.

GMC · IMC · AHPRA · SCFHSConsultant, SAS & registrarPermanent & fixed-termUK · IE · ANZ · Gulf

Overview

Hospital medicine is where our roots are. We place doctors at every level — from senior registrars to substantive consultants and SAS doctors — across a broad range of specialties, and we understand the registration and job-planning detail that makes a move abroad actually work.

The NHS and health systems across Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the Gulf all face consultant shortages in specialties such as radiology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, anaesthetics and histopathology — which means genuine choice, strong pay and real leverage for the right doctor.

Where the demand is

United Kingdom — persistent NHS consultant and SAS shortages across radiology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, histopathology and haematology, with Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and GMC registration support.
Ireland — strong consultant and NCHD demand, and a natural next step for many UK-trained doctors; IMC registration supported.
Australia & New Zealand — a fast Competent Authority pathway for eligible UK and Irish specialists, plus lifestyle and pay that continue to draw consultants.
The Gulf — tax-free consultant packages across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, typically with housing, flights and schooling; SCFHS, DHA and DataFlow handled.

Pay & conditions

CountryTypical earningsNotes
United Kingdom£105,504 – £150,569Consultant; SAS & specialty lower
Ireland€190,000 – €260,000Consultant
AustraliaAU$210,000 – AU$400,000Staff specialist / VMO
New ZealandNZ$190,000 – NZ$320,000SMO
The GulfTax-free + housingConsultant, family-supported

Indicative ranges; actual pay varies by employer, grade and location. New to the UK? See our PLAB 1 and 2 guide and IELTS vs OET comparison.

Registration routes by country

United Kingdom — GMC full registration and, for consultant posts, specialist registration via CCT, CESR or the portfolio route.
Ireland — Irish Medical Council (IMC) registration in the appropriate division.
Australia — AHPRA via the Specialist pathway, or the Competent Authority pathway for eligible UK/Irish specialists.
New Zealand — Medical Council of NZ (MCNZ) vocational registration.
The Gulf — DataFlow primary-source verification and SCFHS / DHA / MOH licensing.

What you'll need

  • Specialist registration or eligibility (CCT, CESR or equivalent) in your specialty
  • A recognised postgraduate qualification (MRCP, FRCA, FRCPath, MRCPsych, etc.)
  • Evidence of English-language competence (IELTS / OET) where required
  • Consultant- or senior-level experience in your specialty

Relocation & support

Moving country as a senior doctor involves registration, job planning, visas and family. We manage all of it with you — specialist registration, English testing, visa and Certificate of Sponsorship, and the practical side of settling in — at no cost, because the hiring employer pays our fee.

Common questions

Which specialties are most in demand?
Radiology, psychiatry, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, histopathology and haematology are among the most under-supplied — but demand is broad, and we recruit across virtually every specialty.
Do you place SAS and specialty doctors, not just consultants?
Yes. We place associate specialists, specialty doctors and senior registrars as well as substantive consultants, on permanent and fixed-term contracts.
What is the fastest route to a consultant post abroad?
It depends on where you trained. UK CCT holders moving to Australia via the Competent Authority pathway is one of the quickest — we map the exact route for your situation.
Do you place doctors in the USA or Canada?
We focus our hospital-doctor placements on the UK, Ireland, Australia/NZ and the Gulf. For Canada we place GPs and family physicians — see the General Practice page.