PGMDE Support Portal

General Recruitment Information

Other 1

• What if none of the FAQs answer my query?

Locked Oriel Account 2

• I forgot my Oriel password, who do I do?
• I am locked out of my Oriel account, who do I need to contact?

Uploading documentation to Oriel 2

• How do I upload documentation to Oriel?
• I am trying to upload a document but the system is telling me that the file is too large. What should I do?

Other Oriel Issues 4

• Will applicants be able to save each section of the application form and come back to it later?
• Will applicants receive ‘random’ offers?
• Are applicants able to stay in the upgrading process for more than one offer?
• What are the implications of ‘declining’ an offer?

Application Forms 3

• Can I see the application form before the recruitment round opens?
• What should I do if I believe my application has been withdrawn incorrectly?
• Where I can find out further information regarding the Physician Higher Specialties?

Interviews 5

• What flexibility will be offered to those applicants who are sick or too ill to attend?
• Are applicants able to sit their interview again if an illness/sickness affects their performance? What happens to those applicants who miss an interview slot due to lateness?
• Am I required to bring any documents to interview with me?
• What is the Disability Confident scheme (DCS)?
• I would like feedback on my interview. How can I obtain this?

Commencing a training programme 1

• Can I defer my offer of a training programme?

References 5

• I have a query about references/referees. Where can I find information about this?
• Do my referees need to be my most recent three supervisors?
• What do I do if one of my most recent three supervisors is not available?
• Who can I nominate as a referee? Does the referee have to be a consultant?
• What happens if one or more of my references is not submitted by the deadline?

Offers 8

• I have received and offer, what shall I do?
• I was deemed appointable but still haven't received an offer after multiple iterations. Is there a chance of still receiving an offer?
• If I decline an offer will I be disadvantaged in future rounds?
• When will I receive an offer?
• Do I have to accept a post if I am offered one?
• How can I be sure my offer decision has been recorded?
• I did not make a decision on my offer in time and it has expired but I still want to be considered, what can I do?
• How and when will I know if an upgrade has been found?

Programme Preferences 5

• When I give programme preferences, how do I 'submit' them?
• When will programme preferences open and close?
• What if I change my mind about programme preferences?
• How can I get more detail about the programme offered?
• I want to revise my preferences, how do I do this?

Recruitment - Visa 1

• I have been offered a post, how do I apply for a visa?