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Join us in saving lives in emergencies

At UK-Med we believe in a world where everyone can access the healthcare they need when disaster strikes. In emergencies, we act fast, deploying expert medical teams to save lives, support overwhelmed health services, and help communities prepare for future crises.
But this is only possible because of our people: be it our core team in HQ, our Register of health and humanitarian professionals who deploy into emergencies at short notice, or staff in one of our long term programmes.
Hear from our CEO, David Wightwick on how we respond, and read below to learn more about working life in UK-Med and our current opportunities

Our Roles

There are a range of opportunities to join and support UK-Med including:

HQ

Our HQ teams are at the forefront of our emergency responses and programmes, ensuring we get the right people and equipment in the right place, at the right time. Teams include Health, International Operations & Logistics, Learning & Capacity Building, Communications & Fundraising and Support Services (such as HR, Finance and IT).

Register

We have a global register of skilled health and humanitarians based across the globe and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. The diversity of our members is our strength, ensuring we have the right skills and experience to meet our emergency responses every time.

Long term programmes

We also recruit directly into our long term programmes (such as our Gaza and Ukraine responses currently). These are vital for the success of our long term programmes and better suited for team members who are looking for longer term humanitarian opportunities.

UK-Med values

Our Values drive our purpose in everything we do. If your values align with ours, we’d love to hear from you:

Compassion

“We care deeply for the health and wellbeing of our patients and each other”

At UK-Med we support patients and teammates when it matters the most.

Excellence

“I strive for the best results, whatever the circumstance”
At UK-Med we are committed to deliver high-quality care in emergencies.

Learning

“I always look to improve and share my knowledge”

At UK-Med we always look for how we improve outcomes at every step.

Collaboration

“I work best when partnering with others”

At UK-Med building trust with our communities, patients and teams is key.

Determination

“I find the solutions in the ace of challenges”

At UK-Med we strive to provide patient care in even the most difficult of contexts and circumstances.

How does the UK-Med Register work?

The UK-Med Register is a global network of highly skilled health and humanitarian professionals who are ready to deploy at short notice to respond to emergencies worldwide. If you’re qualified and flexible to deploy, join our register and make impact.

Why join the Register?

Be part of a frontline medical aid INGO that has been delivering emergency healthcare for over 30 years.

Deploy to conflict, disasters, disease outbreaks, and health system crises to provide life-saving care and build local capacity.

Gain access to training, preparedness, and international response opportunities.

Who can join the Register?

We welcome experienced medical and humanitarian professionals who meet the following criteria:

Ready to deploy internationally, often at short notice, for a minimum of 3 weeks.

Professionally established in their field with relevant expertise.

Demonstrate humanitarian competencies (assessed through training if new to the sector).

People who are willing to join at least one of our emergency “on call” rotas a year, a period of typically 2 months where if you are required, you deploy with us at short notice.

Some of the roles on our Register, particularly clinical roles, may be suitable for those new to the humanitarian sector. If are new or inexperienced in humanitarian work but keen to take this next step in your career, we offer an immersive training and selection pathway as a route to joining the register. This involves participating in a simulated response so we can assess your aptitude for supporting our humanitarian responses and programmes. Please check the specific job details of the role you are interested in to see if you are eligible to apply through this route.

For more information please see: UK-Med Register

NHS partnership

Through our unique agreement with NHS Trusts, you can deploy overseas with UK-Med for 3 weeks, save lives in crises, and return to your NHS role after your deployment.

How it Works: Release, Finance & On-Call

We work directly with NHS Trusts to release registered staff for rapid deployment overseas. While on deployment, we cover the cost of your salary, reimbursing your NHS Trust directly.

Hear from our members:

Hear from fellow UK-Med members and their experience out in the field: