Job summary
UHB has a highly successful Locally Employed Doctor (LED) training programme, introduced in 2008 and now invites applications for core training in medical specialities. Appointable candidates will be aligned with vacancies either from August 2026 or later in the year pending vacancy information.
Following a highly acclaimed Emergency/Acute Medicine programme UHB have now launched our LED Core Training Programme. The programme is aimed at training doctors in the competencies required for the successful completion of core training in General Medicine or ACCS. The posts include training in all the competencies required by the respective Royal College for either core medical training, ACCS training or core surgical training and includes rotational placements in key medical specialties as a rotational LED.
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***The post may close earlier than the advertised date if we are inundated with applications.***
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Main duties of the job
The posts are not HEE recognised training posts but will train doctors in a similar way and with the competencies required for future progression.
UHB is one of the countries leading hospitals and one of the most consistently high performing Trusts in the NHS. It has been rated 'excellent' for leadership and provides high quality of clinical and non-clinical services and excellent management.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 26 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £45,994 to £54,499 a year Dependent on experience
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 15256
- Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The rotation will be based at either the Heartlands, Good Hope sites inititially with later availability at QEHB or Solihull.
The terms and conditions of service are UHB terms for Locally Employed Doctors as amended from time to time.
Applicants must have substantive NHS experience, valid ALS and Part 1 of a membership exam.
UHB CORE MEDICINE or ACCS. Please refer to the attached Job Description for more details.
**Note that CT & FY2 level opportunities could be available and grades will be determined following interview.**
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years UK clinical experience or equivalent with at least 6 months relevant experience in a specialty areaand Part 1 of a membership exam.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Advanced Life Support
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see the attached Job Description for more details.
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This advert is for Locally Employed Doctor - Medical Rotation 2026/27 with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor General Internal Medicine role. The advertised salary is £45,994 to £54,499 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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