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 Cambridge?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Cambridge include Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Doctor Jobs in Cambridge

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.

13 live vacancies in Cambridge · 2 NHS employers · updated hourly

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Open Positions

£55k - £151k

Salary Range

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Working in Doctor roles in Cambridge

Cambridge University Hospitals (Addenbrooke's) is a major teaching hospital with strong research links to the university. Royal Papworth Hospital, the UK's largest specialist cardiothoracic hospital, relocated to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in 2019. 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 13 live doctor vacancies in Cambridge from 2 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 £55,355 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

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Cambridge

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

Local practical context

Cambridge has rail to London King's Cross (50 min) and connections across East Anglia. The city has strong cycling infrastructure, and many staff cycle to hospital sites on the southern edge of the city.

Housing costs are higher than most East of England cities due to university demand. No high-cost area supplement applies, which is a consideration compared to London-fringe alternatives.