Consultant Doctor Jobs in Leicester
10
Open Positions
£114k - £151k
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2
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University Hospitals of Leicester runs three acute sites: the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital (specialist cardiac and respiratory centre), and Leicester General. Leicestershire Partnership covers mental health and community services. For consultant doctor candidates, this page narrows the NHS market to roles with the same profession, level, and local hiring area so you can compare adverts before starting an application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 10 live consultant doctor vacancies in Leicester from 2 NHS employers. Review closing dates closely, because competitive NHS jobs can be shortlisted before the advertised closing date when enough strong applications arrive.
Recent salary data for consultant doctor jobs in Leicester ranges from about £113,565 to £150,569 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local 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
Local employer context
Relevant NHS employers can include Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Compare person-spec criteria, rota pattern, site location, and application method before reusing supporting information between adverts.
Local practical context
Leicester is centrally located with rail connections to London (1h10), Birmingham (50 min), and Nottingham (30 min). The city centre is compact, with most hospital sites reachable by bus.
Housing costs are below the national average. No high-cost area supplement applies, making Leicester one of the more affordable East Midlands cities for NHS workers.
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Key Topics to Revise
- •Relevant NICE guidelines for common conditions in your specialty
- •The NHS Constitution and its principles
- •The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (if applicable)
- •Safeguarding policies and procedures for children and vulnerable adults
- •Principles of clinical governance and risk management
- •Data protection and confidentiality regulations
- •Equality and diversity legislation
- •The Caldicott Principles
- •National Service Frameworks relevant to your specialty
- •Current issues and challenges facing the NHS
- •Principles of audit and quality improvement
- •Basic life support and advanced life support protocols
- •Common medical emergencies and their management
- •Relevant public health initiatives and strategies
- •The structure and function of the local healthcare system
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to adequately research the employer and the specific role.
- •Providing generic answers without specific examples or evidence.
- •Not demonstrating a clear understanding of the NHS values and principles.
- •Being unprepared to discuss your weaknesses or areas for improvement.
- •Failing to ask thoughtful questions at the end of the interview.
- •Appearing arrogant or dismissive of others' opinions.
- •Not demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development.
- •Being late or unprepared for the interview (either in person or virtual).