Sources

Every scoring matrix, competition ratio, and deadline in Hitch is drawn from an official NHS England, deanery, or Royal College page — never invented or guessed. This page lists every primary source in one place. Where we couldn't independently verify a number, the relevant page says so explicitly rather than showing a fabricated figure.

Gathered from each specialty's own official recruitment timeline for the round applying autumn 2026 for August 2027 posts (NHS England's central interview-schedule page hadn't been updated for this round at last check). Confirm exact dates on Oriel before relying on them.