# Consultant Doctor Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 836
- **NHS employers:** 193
- **New vacancies this week:** 306
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Consultant and Doctor.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 94,356 to GBP 180,880

## 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

- Western Health and Social Care Trust (17 jobs)
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (16 jobs)
- NHS Grampian (13 jobs)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (13 jobs)
- East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (12 jobs)
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (12 jobs)
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (12 jobs)
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (11 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (52 jobs)
- Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (22 jobs)
- Birmingham, Midlands (16 jobs)
- Leicester, Midlands (16 jobs)
- Liverpool, North West (15 jobs)
- Manchester, North West (14 jobs)
- Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (14 jobs)
- Ipswich, East of England (10 jobs)
- Hull, North East and Yorkshire (9 jobs)
- Preston, North West (9 jobs)
- Plymouth, South West (9 jobs)
- Essex, East of England (8 jobs)

## Grade Context

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. Salary guidance: £93,666 - £126,281.

## Grade Requirements

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

Research, teaching, or training programme contribution

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS consultants?

NHS consultants earn between £93,666 and £126,281 basic salary under the 2026/27 pay scale, progressing through pay thresholds based on years of service. Additional earnings can come from on-call supplements, extra programmed activities, Clinical Excellence Awards, and (where the contract allows) private practice.

### What should I check in a consultant job plan?

Look at the split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPAs). A standard full-time contract is 10 programmed activities (PAs), commonly 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA. Fewer SPAs means less protected time for research, teaching, audit, and CPD. Also check on-call frequency, whether additional PAs are available, and the private practice clause.

### What are Clinical Excellence Awards?

Clinical Excellence Awards (CEAs) recognise consultants who make contributions beyond their normal job plan, such as service redesign, regional or national leadership, research, or education. Awards are competitive and time-limited. The national scheme has largely been replaced by local Clinical Impact Awards at most trusts. Check whether the employing trust runs a local award scheme.

### 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.

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