# Doctor NHS Jobs in Bristol > Doctor job landing page for Bristol from Job Clerk. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/medical-doctor/bristol - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/medical-doctor/bristol.md ## Live Market Snapshot - **Live vacancies:** 24 - **NHS employers:** 5 - **New vacancies this week:** 14 - **Filter scope:** Scoped to Doctor and Bristol. - **Observed salary range:** GBP 54,499 to GBP 150,569 ## Role Summary 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. ## Typical Responsibilities - Clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement evidence - Teaching, supervision, and training delivery - Leadership in multidisciplinary team settings - Service development or pathway improvement - Research, publications, or presentations - Communication with patients, families, and external agencies - Safe escalation and handover in high-pressure settings ## 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 - Up-to-date appraisal and revalidation portfolio ## Employers Hiring - North Bristol NHS Trust (12 jobs) - University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (6 jobs) - DoctorPA Secure LTD (3 jobs) - Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Trust Partnership NHS Trust (2 jobs) - UK Health Security Agency (1 jobs) ## Locations Hiring - Bristol, South West (23 jobs) - Bristol, London (1 jobs) ## Location Context Bristol has two acute NHS trusts covering a large South West population. The Southmead Hospital campus at North Bristol is a major acute site that opened in 2014. Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership covers mental health services across the wider region. ## Relevant NHS Employers University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust North Bristol NHS Trust Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust ## FAQs ### 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. ### What is the difference between junior and senior doctors? Junior doctors are in the early stages of training (Foundation Programme and early specialty training), working under supervision. Senior doctors have completed most of their training and work more independently, often supervising juniors. Consultants are fully trained specialists who lead clinical teams. ### How long does it take to become a consultant? Becoming a consultant typically takes 10-15 years after medical school, including 2 years of Foundation training, 2-3 years of core training, and 4-7 years of specialty training, depending on the specialty. ### What are SAS doctor grades? SAS (Specialty, Associate Specialist, and Specialist) doctors work at senior level without being on a formal training programme. The current SAS contract includes Specialty Doctor (entry SAS grade) and Specialist Doctor (senior SAS grade, replacing the old Associate Specialist title). SAS roles suit doctors who want clinical work without the competitive training pathway, or who have trained outside the UK. Pay sits between senior trainee and consultant level. ### What is the difference between a trust-grade doctor and a training post? Training posts are nationally numbered and sit within an approved training programme with educational supervision, ARCP reviews, and curricular progression toward CCT. Trust-grade posts (including clinical fellow roles) are employed directly by the trust with no formal training number. They can offer good clinical experience but do not count toward CCT unless prospectively approved. Check whether the advert specifies educational supervision and development opportunities. ### How does doctor pay differ from Agenda for Change? Doctors are on separate medical and dental terms and conditions. Pay is structured differently: trainees receive a basic salary plus percentage uplifts for antisocial hours worked on their rota (called a pay premia). Consultants are paid through programmed activities (PAs) rather than hourly rates, with each PA representing 4 hours of work. The 2026 pay circular applies a 3.5% increase. Always check whether an advertised salary includes or excludes rota supplements. ### What pre-employment checks should I expect? NHS doctor appointments require GMC registration verification, enhanced DBS check with barred list, occupational health clearance, right-to-work evidence, two clinical references, and (for overseas graduates) English language evidence. The pre-employment check stage commonly takes 4-8 weeks after a verbal offer. Register for the DBS Update Service (£16/year) to avoid repeating the full check each time you rotate or change employer. ### What is exception reporting? Exception reporting is a contractual mechanism for resident doctors to formally record when actual working conditions depart from their agreed work schedule, whether in hours, rest breaks, or educational opportunities. Reports must be submitted within 28 days via app or online portal. The Guardian of Safe Working Hours reviews patterns and can levy financial penalties (4x the hourly rate) against departments with breaches. It is not a complaint: it is designed to make unsafe working visible and correctable. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk SEO landing-page data as the HTML page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Live job counts change as source NHS adverts open and close.