Junior Doctor Jobs in the NHS

Junior doctor jobs include Foundation, core trainee, specialty trainee, trust-grade, and junior clinical fellow posts for doctors developing clinical expertise under supervision.

75 live vacancies at this grade · 45 NHS employers · salary £32,398 - £63,152

75

Open Positions

£20k - £750k

Salary Range

45

NHS Trusts

43

New This Week

What to expect from Junior Doctor roles

Junior doctor jobs include Foundation, core trainee, specialty trainee, trust-grade, and junior clinical fellow posts for doctors developing clinical expertise under supervision. Compare the person specification, rota pattern, contract type, and programmed activities across adverts before investing time in an application.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 75 live junior doctor vacancies across 45 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 junior doctor roles ranges from about £20,000 to £750,000 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Grade expectations

  • GMC registration with licence to practise at the relevant grade
  • Completion of Foundation Programme (or equivalent for trust-grade posts)
  • Portfolio evidence: audit, QIP, teaching, reflective practice
  • Evidence of safe clinical decision-making and escalation

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 junior doctor demand is visible in London, London, Dudley, Cambridge, and Worcester. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as HCA Healthcare UK, HCRG Care Group, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Junior Doctor Jobs by City

Browse junior doctor jobs in the UK's biggest NHS hubs.

Where Junior Doctor Roles Are Hiring

London6 jobs
London, London4 jobs
Dudley3 jobs
Cambridge3 jobs
Worcester, Worcestershire2 jobs
Manchester2 jobs
Darlington, County Durham2 jobs
Birmingham2 jobs
Carshalton2 jobs
Birmingham, West Midlands1 jobs
Bristol1 jobs
Bath1 jobs

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