Apply to become a GP, return to practice, or find out if you're right for the role

Welcome to the NHS England Workforce, Training and Education GP Recruitment Hub.

Here you can find information about: 

  • applying for GP specialty training (GPST)
  • the International Induction Programme (IIP)
  • the Return to Practice (RtP) programme 

Apply for GP specialty training

To work as an independent GP in the UK, you need to complete GP specialty training (GPST). 

Training usually takes 3 years. This typically includes:

  • at least 24 months in general practice, within an approved GP training practice
  • the remaining time in approved hospital posts
  • Integrated Training Posts (ITPs) may be undertaken in the first two years of GP specialty training, and are based in a general practice with additional curricular educational experience in another specialty  

You may need additional training time depending on your circumstances. This is in line with other medical specialties and reflects the demands of general practice. 

GP recruitment is coordinated by the General Practice National Recruitment Office (GPNRO) and covers all four nations of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

For further information, please contact: [email protected].

Find out more

Use the links below to learn more about how to apply and view the recruitment timeline.

Regional contacts

To contact a GP recruitment representative for your region,  please use the details below.

If you need further assistance, you can also contact the GP National Recruitment Office (GPNRO.

East Midlands
Recruitment contacts [email protected]

For any rotational queries e-mail [email protected]
East of England
Recruitment contacts [email protected]
Kent, Surrey and Sussex
London (LaSE)
Recruitment contacts Applicant enquiry portal
North East
Recruitment contacts [email protected]
North West
Recruitment contacts [email protected]

For rotational information: [email protected]
South West
Recruitment contacts [email protected]
Thames Valley
Recruitment contacts [email protected]
Wessex
Recruitment contacts [email protected]
West Midlands
Recruitment contacts [email protected]

For rotational queries: [email protected]
Yorkshire and the Humber
Recruitment contacts england.gprec.yh@nhs.net
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Recruitment contacts [email protected]
NHS Education Scotland
Recruitment contacts Recruitment Query - HR Trainee Services
For rotational queries: [email protected] 
Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency
Recruitment contacts [email protected]

Page last reviewed: 1 July 2025
Next review due: 1 July 2027