1. Where do I have to register in order to begin work in the UK?
In order to work in the UK a dentist must be registered with the General Dental Council. From writing an application to the registration itself, Paragona offers full assistance in this process, right from the beginning of the course. Also, during the course, the future employer assists with the registration of the candidate with the relevant local dental association: www.gdc-uk.org, www.bda-dentistry.org.uk

1. What does Paragona do?
Paragona offers recruitment, training and placement of medical personnel from the EU Accession States to large private and public organisations within the EU. We have extensive experience and a proven track record with hundreds of successful placements from Poland to the UK and Scandinavia. For instance, we are currently completing a large recruitment programme for 230 Polish dentists in partnership with the UK Health Ministry. What makes Paragona’s offer unique is a comprehensive programme of language, professional and cultural adaptation training that helps candidates adapt smoothly to the new work and life environment, resulting in exceptionally high retention rates. Paragona abides by the Code of Good Practice of the UK Health Ministry.

1. What are the earnings of doctors in the UK?
There is no single answer to this question, as pay levels are an individual matter dependent on several factors, notably professional experience and positions held in the past. The pay range for specialist doctors in the UK is typically between £60,000-90,000 per year, but wider differences sometimes occur as well. For instance, a person with a proven record in managing a ward can earn between £75,000-90,000 annually, and a psychiatrist with a first-degree speciality and two years’ experience, £65,000. www.bma.org.uk (The British Medical Association) 020-7387 44 99 (GPC officer)

Average salaries (annual, before tax)

Consultant: £65,000-95,000
Associate specialist: £35,000-50,000
Staff grade: £30,000-45,000

1. What are the earnings of doctors in Denmark?
The basic pay rates are set through central pay negotiations. The employer also covers the doctor’s pension contributions and pays his salary during paid leave. In addition to this, most Danish doctors take overtime work or perform additional functions (e.g. in the Danish Doctors’ Association).

The Association’s website contains an in-depth discussion of the current pay scales and salaries for Danish doctors: www.fas.dk (general information), www.dadlet.dk/fas/open.index.htm (salary levels).

The doctors on the Paragona programme are offered exactly the same pay and conditions as their Danish counterparts. However, most of them will start in the position of Aldelningslæge.

Then they may be employed as Overlæge. Basic monthly salaries for these posts:

Aldelningslæge: DKK 43,197.75
Overlæge: DKK 49,119.92

This is exclusive of pension contributions:

Aldelningslæge: DKK 6,963.50
Overlæge: DKK 7,918.17