Consultant Doctor Jobs in the NHS
Consultant posts require CCT or equivalent specialist registration. Adverts vary significantly in job plan structure, on-call commitment, supporting professional activities, and scope for private practice or academic work.
806 live vacancies at this grade · 190 NHS employers · salary £93,666 - £126,281
806
Open Positions
£94k - £180k
Salary Range
190
NHS Trusts
232
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What to expect from Consultant Doctor roles
Consultant posts require CCT or equivalent specialist registration. Adverts vary significantly in job plan structure, on-call commitment, supporting professional activities, and scope for private practice or academic work. Compare the person specification, rota pattern, contract type, and programmed activities across adverts before investing time in an application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 806 live consultant doctor vacancies across 190 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for consultant doctor roles ranges from about £94,356 to £180,000 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Grade expectations
- CCT or equivalent and GMC specialist registration
- Evidence of subspecialty expertise matching the job description
- Track record in clinical governance, audit, and service improvement
- Leadership, management, and supervisory experience
Application evidence
- Clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement evidence
- Teaching, supervision, and training delivery
- Leadership in multidisciplinary team settings
- Service development or pathway improvement
What adverts expect
- 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
Hiring locations
Current consultant doctor demand is visible in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Sheffield. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, NHS Grampian, and Western Health and Social Care Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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Top NHS Employers
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde18 jobs
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board16 jobs
- NHS Grampian15 jobs
- Western Health and Social Care Trust14 jobs
- Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust12 jobs
- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust11 jobs
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust11 jobs
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs