Mr McCann, 39, wants to start treating heart patients again, despite still being an official Portuguese police suspect over her disappearance. He has held several meetings with hospital bosses who have given him their full support throughout his five-month ordeal.
They now feel the time has come for him to make the return to work full-time despite concerns that patients might feel uncomfortable in view of his family tragedy.
Police who visited his home in Rothley, Leicestershire, discussed plans for security at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester, when he returns and reviewed present security measures for his family.