DVLA Doctor
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £93,956 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 445874/1 |
Summary
Can you effectively manage sensitive information and deliver work on time under pressure to achieve goals?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers
The role of the DVLA Doctor is to act on behalf of DVLA working closely with the Secretary of State's Honorary Medical Advisory Panels, Research Groups and with UK and European policy colleagues to apply the medical standards for Driver Licensing in Great Britain. This is a non-patient facing role with excellent rewards including generous holidays and flexible working for the ideal work life balance.
You will be responsible for making key evidence-based decisions regarding the issue or revocation of UK driving licences, adding value to the medical standards we apply. You will work with numerous stakeholders, such as other medical professionals, supporting us to get drivers on the road, as simply, safely, and efficiently as possible.
This is an exciting role where you will have the exposure to innovate and continuously improve DVLA services, working with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will be at the forefront of decision making and will contribute to shaping the future direction of the Driver’s Medical department. Investing in our people is important to us, so you will be given dedicated time to focus on your personal and professional development, in addition to the flexible home working which this role provides.
Responsibilities
Key accountabilities of the role include:
- Review a range of evidence and make risk-based decisions to action cases efficiently and cost effectively, in accordance with current good practice guidelines.
- Prepare medical appeal cases, write witness statements and appear as a witness in court representing the Secretary of State, when required.
- Represent DVLA by advising the medical profession on medical aspects of fitness to drive.
- Undertake General Medical Council (GMC) revalidation on a 5-yearly basis. This requires annual appraisal and, integral to the appraisal process, is to review and reflect upon quality of work and to undertake quality improvement.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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