LICENSING
Further to Registration, Licensing is also regulated by the GMC.
This kept live by the medical register and can be confirmed with a simple search through the register.
Licensing is mandatory to carry out the tasks;
- working in the NHS
- writing prescriptions
- signs death certificated or cremation certificates
- Assessing mental health and recommending compulsory treatment.
- working within military, air service or naval within a medical capacity
If not practicing within the U.K.
There are two common options, for persons either at the end of a training program or who have completed a period of work and are considering prolonged overseas work or taking a break from medicine.
Giving up your license to practice.
- You can keep good standing with the organisation
- Reduced annual fee
- No revalidation requirements
Giving up your registration (voluntary erasure)
- No annual fee
- No restoration fee