Specialty training
Occupational Medicine ST3 Recruitment 2027 dates
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Higher specialty training in occupational medicine, entered at ST3. Occupational physicians advise employers and employees on work and health, helping people stay in or return to work.
Occupational Medicine ST3 Round 2 2027
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Before you apply
Who can apply for Occupational Medicine ST3?
Full GMC registration at application; CT2/ST2 completed in UK core or specialty training, or a Certificate of Completion of Common Professional Capabilities; at least 24 months' experience in one specialty area, excluding foundation. Source ↗
How do you apply for Occupational Medicine ST3?
Posts are preferenced on Oriel before offers. Source ↗
How are Occupational Medicine ST3 applicants shortlisted?
Self-assessment score and a prioritisation task on the Oriel form. Top-scoring applicants upload evidence, which a senior occupational health physician verifies (2026 guidance). Source ↗
What is the Occupational Medicine ST3 interview like?
Online via Qpercom, about 35 minutes: one station with two parts, portfolio and scenario, usually two panellists. Source ↗
How competitive is Occupational Medicine ST3?
2025 Round 2: 17.00 applications per post (119 applications for 7 posts), NHS England. Source ↗
When does Occupational Medicine ST3 start and how long is it?
Training takes four years full-time from ST3 (Faculty of Occupational Medicine). Source ↗