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.

Which NHS trusts hire doctors in Manchester?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Manchester include Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, and more.

Doctor Jobs in Manchester

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.

25 live vacancies in Manchester · 3 NHS employers · updated hourly

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Open Positions

£64k - £151k

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Working in Doctor roles in Manchester

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, running multiple major sites including the MRI and Wythenshawe Hospital. The Christie is a specialist cancer centre. Greater Manchester also has large mental health and community trust employers. For doctor candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 25 live doctor vacancies in Manchester from 3 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Doctor results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these doctor roles ranges from about £63,696 to £150,569 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

Clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement evidence
Teaching, supervision, and training delivery
Leadership in multidisciplinary team settings
Service development or pathway improvement

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

Local employers

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Manchester

Current doctor pages for Manchester include Consultant. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

The Metrolink tram network connects most of Greater Manchester, and Manchester Piccadilly provides fast rail to London (2h), Leeds, and Liverpool. Several NHS sites sit on or near tram lines.

Living costs are considerably lower than London, with affordable housing in suburbs and surrounding towns like Stockport, Salford, and Oldham within easy commuting distance.