Welcome to Messly 👋

Looking for your

next permanent NHS role?

You’ve come to the right place. Messly now helps doctors secure permanent NHS roles with less hassle, better choice, and more transparency. Access exclusive perm opportunities across the UK, matched to your skills and preferences.






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600+ doctors have signed up in the last 30 days
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Access hundreds of jobs
600+ doctors have signed up in the last 30 days
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This is the future of NHS work, all the best job opportunities available in one place
Messly is a game-changer for finding work. I got 3 job offers within 24 hours of signing up!
Trusted by 6k+ doctors
Trusted by 6k+ doctors

"Finally, a service that makes finding NHS work seamless"

Worried you're missing out on better paid, more rewarding, or more convenient NHS jobs? Or just worried about getting started?
Messly is a faster, simpler and more transparent way for doctors to find work.
By giving you choice and putting the power in your hands, you get better paid, more rewarding, and more convenient jobs.
Our service has been trusted by 10,000 doctors this year and is rated five stars by doctors on Trustpilot.

See every locum job in one place

See which departments near you are hiring locum doctors, with rates included

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*Search by grade, specialty and location
TESTIMONIALS

We're rated number #1 by NHS doctors

This is the future of NHS locum work”

"Messly act as a hub for all agencies to contact you through. very well laid out and always quick to answer any questions."

Keyan M
SpR, September 2022

Gamechanger for locum work”

"Game changer in securing locum work. Vetted agencies with suitable job roles sent to you after one simple profile setup. No longer taking leaps of faiths signing up to agencies without any knowledge of preferred trusts or even job roles these agencies offer!"

Adnan A
SHO, August 2022

"Messly has been a lifesaver for my F3 Year."

"The platform is so accessible and easy to use, and I had recruiters reaching out almost immediately after going live. They have a really convenient messaging platform with recruiters and its super easy to arrange calls. Uploading documents was also a seamless process and I'm very grateful for all the shifts coming in."

Nuha A
SHO, September 2022

"Locum jobs on Messly"

"I was initially sceptical but I was contacted by 3 Locum agencies within a few days and I have already been booked in for my first job. I have found the system very efficient and the locum agency staff are quite professional in their approach. I recommend Messly for any Locum doctor for easier access to many agencies all in one platform."

Tity N
GP, September 2022
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FROm THE FOUNDER

Hi, I'm Abrar 👋

I started Messly in 2016 with my friend Chris, with the goal of supporting doctors to have more fulfilling careers. As a doctor I've experienced the challenges of finding the right work. I know how it feels to miss out on better paid, more rewarding, or more convenient work, or just worry about getting started.

Messly is a faster, simpler and more transparent way to find medical jobs. By giving you choice and putting the power in your hands, you get better paid, more rewarding, and more convenient work.

Our service has been trusted by over 12,000 NHS doctors and is rated five stars by doctors on Trustpilot.

Dr Abrar Gundroo, Anaesthetics Registrar
HOW IT WORKS

The new and better way to find work

Without Messly

Take a chance on one or two agencies. Can be slow, inefficient and with variable success

No visibility on jobs and salaries before joining
Limited access to NHS jobs
Unknown quality of recruiters and agencies
Frequent phone calls, often unsolicited
Slow registration and paperwork process

Using Messly to find work

Access the whole locum market from one place, with control throughout

See all jobs and rates upfront before registering
Access to the whole locum agency market, in one place
Only work with trusted agencies, with ratings from doctors
Stay anonymous until you're ready to share contact details
Store and share all your registration documents online

Choice of jobs

You see available jobs upfront. More choice means higher rates, less travel and better rotas.

Trusted agencies

We've selected the best-rated, most reliable partner agencies. See ratings from doctors before you speak to them.

Personalised to you

Set your wishlist on Messly, and only see jobs matched exactly to your needs. No spam, no time-wasting and a personalised service for you.

Hassle-free & Easy

Manage the process from website or mobile app, and use our Docs service to register with agencies quickly. Nifty tech built to save you time.
HOW IT WORKS

How we find you the perfect job

We make finding work faster and simpler and give you more control.
Step 1

Tell us what jobs you want

Set your locum wishlist on your Messly profile, which states exactly what permanents jobs you want. Then only see jobs matched exactly to those needs. No spam, no time-wasting and a personalised service for you.
Your Personalised Profile
Your profile on Messly includes your minimum hourly rate, how far you'll travel, your start date, preferred specialty and much more. It takes less than 5 minutes and helps you get exactly what you're looking for.
Stay Anonymous
We only include your first name on your profile. Only share your full name, GMC number or any contact details when you're ready with agencies you've selected.
Privacy First
Only recruiters from agencies that are vetted and approved by Messly can see your profile, so you don't need to worry about your colleagues or current hospital coming across it.
Step 2

Get matched with jobs near you

Browse permanent roles from our partner agencies, matched to your requirements. Explore opportunities in your Messly Inbox and only share your personal details when you’re ready to move forward. You stay in control at every step — switch off your profile anytime, and no one can contact you.
Your Recommended Jobs Feed
See a personalised recommendation. We match your jobs based on your grade, specialties, location, pay-rates and grades.
See Available Jobs, Up Front
No more vague promises of work that don't materalise. Most doctors will get multiple offers on the day they make their profile.
Reviews & Ratings
See reviews and ratings of agencies and recruiters written by verified doctors who have worked with the agency. No more guessing if you've chosen the right agency.
Step 3

Register and start working quickly and hassle-free

Our Docs service helps you save time registering with agencies, so you can start working quickly and without hassle. Learn what registration documents you need to provide, store them in one place, complete your references just once and share everything with our partner agencies in one click. Doctors who used Docs registered 70% faster.
Get compliant quickly
Docs gives you a central hub for your registration documents and references. You can learn about what you need, upload your documents to one place, complete your references just once and share them instantly with locum agencies with one-click. References all happen through our
Register with multiple agencies
We've designed Docs to help you quickly register quickly with several locum agencies and avoid you having to repeat the same processes. Once you've added your documents, just hit the share button and they will be instantly sent over to your preferred locum agencies.
Your medical document shoebox
No more digging around email attachments and old folders. All your documents are securely stored in the cloud and can be easily accessed at any time from your computer or phone.

One Ref: One reference for all agencies

Our new game-changing referencing service is the fastest and easiest way to get your medical references. We only ask your referees for a single online reference which can be shared with all agencies on Messly, minimising paperwork and disruption. You can track the status of all your references on Messly and download all your references free of charge.

Frequently
Asked Questions
Who are Messly?
Is Messly a recruitment agency?
What kind of roles can I get on Messly?
Do I have to apply to use Messly?
Do I have to pay to use Messly?
Does Messly have jobs for me?
I'm new to the NHS, can I join Messly?
Does Messly offer work in Australia and New Zealand?
📞 Call or Whatsapp Us

Not sure if Messly is right for you? Call us on 020 4525 5373 or send us a Whatsapp here

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