New starter registration: what you need to do before you start

What this article is about
This article explains what new doctors and dentists in training may need to complete before starting a training programme.

Who this is for
New starters who have accepted a training post and need to complete registration or onboarding actions before starting.

What you need to know

• New starter information is used to create or update your training record.
• You may need to complete registration information, confirm personal details and meet any conditions for taking up a training post.
• You must keep your contact details up to date and respond to requests for information.
• Your employer will also have separate pre-employment checks and onboarding processes.
• HET training registration and employer onboarding are separate processes.
• Registration information supports ARCP, revalidation, placement planning and training records.

What to do

1. Read all new starter communications carefully.
2. Complete any registration forms or portal actions by the stated deadline.
3. Check that your personal details, professional registration number and contact details are correct.
4. Respond promptly to requests for missing information.
5. Complete employer pre-employment checks separately through your employer.
6. Keep copies of any confirmation emails or completed forms.
7. Tell HET and your employer if your start date, circumstances or ability to take up the post changes.

If this does not work
If you cannot access the registration route or believe your details are wrong, raise a query through the PGMDE Support Portal and include your full name, specialty, accepted post and expected start date.

Who to contact
Use the PGMDE Support Portal for training registration queries. Contact your employer for employment checks, contract, rota or payroll queries.

What HET can and cannot help with
HET can help with

• Supporting training registration.
• Updating training records where information is missing or incorrect.
• Confirming where a query relates to HET training systems.

HET cannot help with

• Completing employer pre-employment checks.
• Issuing contracts of employment.
• Managing occupational health, payroll or rota onboarding.
• Confirming employment start arrangements on behalf of a Trust.

Related articles

• Updating your personal details
• What to do if your personal details are wrong on the portal

Last reviewed
 Last reviewed: 19 June 2026