Overseas recruitment. The Spanish acquisitions.

A pilot project, funded by the Department of Health, resulted in the recruitment of 17 Spanish GPs to practices in Liverpool and Manchester. The doctors are employed on two-year contracts with a salary of Pounds 45,000. The scheme has shown that Spanish GPs are not experienced in interviewing potential employers, or negotiating job plans. The initiative includes a four-month induction period in a training practice. The importance of language support and a senior champion for the scheme are key factors.