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 health boards hire doctors in Cardiff?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Cardiff include Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Velindre University NHS Trust.

Doctor Jobs in Cardiff

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.

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board runs the University Hospital of Wales, one of the largest hospitals in Wales. Velindre provides specialist cancer services. Note that NHS Wales uses a health board structure rather than the trust model used in England. 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 0 live doctor vacancies in Cardiff from 0 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.

Salary varies by Agenda for Change band, rota pattern, seniority, and local supplements. Check each doctor vacancy for the advertised band, pay range, contract length, and closing date before applying.

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Velindre University NHS Trust

Bands hiring in Cardiff

Current doctor pages for Cardiff 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

Cardiff Central provides rail to London (2h) and Bristol (50 min). Some staff commute from the wider Vale of Glamorgan or South Wales valleys.

Housing costs are generally lower than comparable English cities. NHS Wales follows the same Agenda for Change structure and has matched England's pay rises. Wales offers free prescriptions for all residents. Working for a health board rather than a trust means your employer covers the full spectrum from primary to hospital care, so career moves across settings can happen within the same organisation.