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.

60 live vacancies at this grade · 41 NHS employers · salary £32,398 - £63,152

60

Open Positions

£40k - £545k

Salary Range

41

NHS Trusts

48

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 60 live junior doctor vacancies across 41 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 £40,190 to £544,999 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, Brighton, Western General Hospital, South Shields, and Bournemouth. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as NHS Lothian, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT, and University Hospitals Sussex 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

London, London4 jobs
Brighton, South East3 jobs
Western General Hospital, East of Scotland3 jobs
South Shields, North East and Yorkshire2 jobs
Bournemouth, South West2 jobs
Gloucester, South West2 jobs
Birmingham, Midlands2 jobs
Liverpool, North West1 jobs
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, West of Scotland1 jobs
Worcester, Midlands1 jobs
Ulster Hospital/Downe, South1 jobs
Leeds, North East and Yorkshire1 jobs

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