Are FY2 jobs advertised as FY2?

Some are, but many are advertised with related titles such as F2, SHO, junior clinical fellow, trust doctor, trust grade, or locally employed doctor. Job Clerk treats FY2 as junior doctor intent so you can see the wider set of suitable posts.

Can I apply for FY2-equivalent jobs after completing internship overseas?

Possibly. Many trusts ask for Foundation competences or equivalent clinical experience plus GMC registration. Overseas experience may be acceptable if you can evidence supervised practice, emergency care, prescribing, communication, and professional behaviours expected at foundation level.

Do FY2-equivalent jobs help with specialty applications?

They can. A good FY2-equivalent post can provide UK references, audit or QI evidence, teaching, specialty exposure, and workplace-based assessments. Check whether the advert offers portfolio support and named supervision.

What is the difference between FY2 and SHO?

FY2 is a specific foundation training year. SHO is broader search language for junior doctor work and may include FY2, CT1, CT2, junior clinical fellow, and trust grade posts. Always check grade equivalence and supervision in the advert.

FY2 Doctor Jobs in the NHS

FY2 doctor searches often surface NHS posts advertised as F2, FY2-equivalent, SHO, junior clinical fellow, trust doctor, or locally employed doctor. These roles usually suit doctors who have completed FY1 or equivalent competences and want supervised junior doctor experience before entering training, changing specialty, or building a portfolio.

60 live vacancies across 38 NHS employers · updated hourly

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£42k - £750k

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Latest live FY2 Doctor jobs

Recent fy2 doctor vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.

Planning a FY2 Doctor job search in the NHS

Job Clerk tracks live fy2 doctor vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.

There are currently 60 live fy2 doctor roles across 38 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.

Recent salary data for fy2 doctor roles ranges from about £41,750 to £750,000 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Evidence to prepare

Assessing new admissions and managing ward patients with senior support
Completing documentation, prescribing, investigations, referrals, and discharge planning
Escalating clinical deterioration and joining safe handover processes
Taking part in on-call, weekend, evening, or night rota commitments

Common requirements

GMC registration with licence to practise
FY1 completion, Foundation competences, or equivalent internship evidence
Recent clinical experience at foundation or junior doctor level
ALS, ILS, or specialty-specific requirements where stated in the advert

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as HCA Healthcare UK, HCRG Care Group, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, and The London Clinic. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.

Where FY2 Doctor Jobs Are Hiring Right Now

London, London7 jobs

Cardiff, Wales2 jobs

Manchester, North West2 jobs

Weston-super-mare, South West2 jobs

Edinburgh, Scotland2 jobs

Cheltenham, South West1 jobs

Carshalton, London1 jobs

Barnet, London1 jobs

Inverness, Scotland1 jobs

Carlisle, North West1 jobs

Kendal, North West1 jobs

Coventry, West Midlands1 jobs

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