GMC registration
Provisional registration
- All F1 doctors must be provisionally registered with the GMC and have a licence to practise before they commence shadowing and start in post. You will be unable to start (even shadowing) in your trust without it. Applications with Fitness to Practise declarations take longer to assess - so it's important to apply early.
- You will not be able to work as a F1 without Provisional Registration. Failure to obtain Provisional Registration prior to the start of your F1 programme may result financial implications - you may not be paid as Provisional Registration is both a condition of employment and of your training programme. Your F1 training clock would not start until Provisional Registration has been confirmed by the GMC, so this also may result in your F1 end date being recalculated and additional time in training being required.
- Remember, you can only hold provisional registration for a maximum of three years and 30 days (1125 days). If you are not in training or want to take a break, you should give up your provisional registration.
If, for whatever reason you need more time to complete your F1 training the GMC may be able to allow an additional period of up to 365 days please see their website for more information and to download a 'request for additional time form'.
Full registration
- All F2 doctors must have Full Registration with the GMC and a licence to practise prior to commencing their FY2.
- You will not be able to work as a F2 without Full Registration. Failure to obtain Full Registration prior to the start of your F2 programme may result financial implications - you would continue to be paid as a F1 grade. Your F2 training clock would not start until Full Registration has been confirmed by the GMC, so this also may result in your F2 end date being recalculated and additional time in training being required.
UK Graduates
To make your application, please visit the Applications section of the GMC’s website and read the guidance that is relevant to you. You can then make your application online. One of the application requirements is a Certificate of Experience (COE). Following a satisfactory ARCP Outcome, this will be sent automatically by the Foundation School directly to the GMC on a date booked with the GMC 28 days or less from the end of your F1 year, so you do not need to do anything in regard to the COE.
Non UK Graduates
If you did not graduate from a UK Medical School please submit your application as early as possible to make sure you have the correct registration in time to start your F2 post.
To make your application, please visit the Applications section of the GMC’s website and read the guidance that is relevant to you. You can then make your application online.
There is additional information in the GMC's Application Guide for International Graduates who completed F1.
As with UK Graduates one of the application requirements is a Certificate of Experience (COE). Following a satisfactory ARCP Outcome, this will be sent automatically by the Foundation School directly to the GMC on a date booked with the GMC 28 days or less from the end of your F1 year, so you do not need to do anything in regard to the COE.
Further Important Points to Note
Completion Certificates
Please note your F1 & F2 completion certificates will not be released until the COE process is complete. Once released your certificates will be available in your Horus eportfolio within the ARCP Tab. Please download a copy and retain this for future use. We will not send a copy of your certificate to you.
Check Your Registration Status Before Working
Before you start F2, you must make sure you have the correct registration status. You can do this by checking the online List of Registered Medical Practitioners.
If you have any questions about the application process please contact the GMC.
Connecting to a designated body
Once you have obtained Full Registration as a F2 you will need to connect to a designated body. Your designated body will be NHSE Education South West and not your employing Trust.
Your responsible officer is Dr Geoff Smith.
It is important for doctors to update their connection. Doctors will need to confirm the designated body they work under by updating your details in the ‘My Revalidation’ section of your GMC Online account. The GMC will send reminders to any F2 Doctors who have not confirmed this within 30 days of their full registration being granted. If you do not update your connection three months after this reminder is sent, you will get a formal notice that the GMC are considering whether to remove your licence to practise.
There is more information about revalidation on the GMC website. If you have a query about this please call the GMC on 0161 923 6602 or to email gmc@gmc-uk.org
If in doubt, please contact suzanne.maddock2@nhs.net with any questions.