Four new medical grades have been added to NCR Chapter 5A Appendix 11 effective from 1 January 2026. The full list of grades are detailed below, new grades are highlighted in italics:
- Doctor – GMC registered Doctors who can work independently.
- Doctor (S) – GMC registered Doctors who are no longer residents and require supervision.
- Eligible Paramedic – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Paramedics, registered for a minimum of 2 years.
- Eligible Nurses – Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurses, registered for a minimum of 2 years as being a Nurse.
- Medical Assistants – HCPC registered Radiographers, Physiotherapists and Operating Department Practitioners. Although this is not a new grade, those who the grade applies to has been specified.
- Ambulance Crew – for Emergency Care Assistants (ECAs) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
- Observer – Medical – for student Doctors, student Paramedics and student Nurses. This includes Paramedics and Nurses with less than 2 years since qualification.
- Observer – Doctor – for GMC registered Doctors of Foundation grade (Residents).
- Chief Medical Officer – we are phasing in this grade, currently the grade is not required to carry out this role at an event. At this time, the grade will be individually reviewed and appointed by Motorsport UK.
The additional grades aim to provide more opportunities for students to be involved and give recognition to those acting as Chief Medical Officers.
All medical staff must be registered with Motorsport UK. Where Clubs are using commercial medical providers, we are working to establish a Motorsport UK Approved Commercial Medical Providers list.