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 Plymouth?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Plymouth include University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Livewell Southwest.

Doctor Jobs in Plymouth

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.

9 live vacancies in Plymouth · 1 NHS employers · updated hourly

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Open Positions

£58k - £151k

Salary Range

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Working in Doctor roles in Plymouth

University Hospitals Plymouth (Derriford Hospital) is the main acute and trauma centre for Devon and Cornwall. Livewell Southwest provides community health and social care. Plymouth is the largest NHS employer in the far South West. 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 9 live doctor vacancies in Plymouth from 1 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 £57,528 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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Bands hiring in Plymouth

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

Local practical context

Plymouth has rail to London (3h) and Exeter (1h). Local bus services cover the city, but a car can be useful for community roles covering rural Devon and Cornwall.

Plymouth has some of the lowest housing costs of any UK city with a teaching hospital, and is close to Dartmoor and the south Devon coast.