What are the different doctor grades in the NHS?

NHS doctors progress through grades from Foundation Year 1 (FY1) and FY2 (junior doctors), through Core Training and Specialty Training (senior doctors), to Consultant level. Each grade represents increasing responsibility, expertise, and independence.

Can I find junior clinical fellow jobs here?

Yes. Junior clinical fellow jobs are included in the wider NHS junior doctor market, alongside FY1, FY2, core trainee, specialty trainee, and trust-grade doctor posts.

How much do NHS doctors earn?

NHS doctor salaries vary by grade. Foundation doctors earn approximately £32,000-£40,000, specialty trainees earn £43,000-£55,000, and consultants earn £93,000-£126,000. Additional payments for on-call work, enhanced hours, and Clinical Excellence Awards can significantly increase earnings.

Which NHS trusts hire doctors in Birmingham?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Birmingham include University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and more.

Doctor Jobs in Birmingham

NHS doctor posts span foundation training, core and specialty training, trust-grade and clinical fellow roles, SAS (specialty and associate specialist) grades, and consultant appointments. Pay and contracts sit outside Agenda for Change, so salary, rota supplements, and programmed activities vary by grade and employer.

25 live vacancies in Birmingham · 4 NHS employers · updated hourly

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Open Positions

£64k - £151k

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Working in Doctor roles in Birmingham

Birmingham has the largest NHS employer base outside London. University Hospitals Birmingham runs one of the biggest acute sites in Europe at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the city also has specialist children's, orthopaedic, and community trusts. For doctor candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 25 live doctor vacancies in Birmingham from 4 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Doctor results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these doctor roles ranges from about £63,696 to £150,569 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

Clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement evidence
Teaching, supervision, and training delivery
Leadership in multidisciplinary team settings
Service development or pathway improvement

Typical requirements

GMC registration with licence to practise at the advertised grade
Completion of relevant training stage (Foundation, Core, Specialty, or CCT)
Portfolio evidence matching the person specification
Specialty-specific clinical competencies

Local employers

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Birmingham

Current doctor pages for Birmingham include Consultant and Senior. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

Birmingham New Street is a major rail hub with fast connections to London (1h20), Manchester, and the wider Midlands. The Midland Metro tram serves several hospital-adjacent areas.

Housing and living costs are significantly lower than London. No high-cost area supplement applies, but fringe supplements are available for some posts in surrounding areas.