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 Oxford?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Oxford include Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Doctor Jobs in Oxford

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.

28 live vacancies in Oxford · 2 NHS employers · updated hourly

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Open Positions

£64k - £151k

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Oxford University Hospitals runs the John Radcliffe, Churchill, Horton General, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Oxford Health covers mental health and community services. Research links with the university mean some posts combine clinical work with academic roles. 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 28 live doctor vacancies in Oxford from 2 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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Oxford

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

Local practical context

Oxford has rail to London Paddington (1h) and Birmingham (1h10). Bus services run frequently, though city-centre traffic is a factor. Park-and-ride schemes serve hospital sites.

Housing costs are high, driven by university demand and proximity to London. No high-cost area supplement applies, which can make Oxford roles less competitive on take-home pay compared to nearby London posts.