Senior Doctor Jobs in the NHS
Senior doctors are in advanced specialty training or have completed training but not yet reached consultant level. They work with significant autonomy and often supervise junior colleagues.
318 live vacancies at this grade · 129 NHS employers · salary £55,329 - £74,290
318
Open Positions
£45k - £162k
Salary Range
129
NHS Trusts
162
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What to expect from Senior Doctor roles
Senior doctors are in advanced specialty training or have completed training but not yet reached consultant level. They work with significant autonomy and often supervise junior colleagues. Compare the person specification, rota pattern, contract type, and programmed activities across adverts before investing time in an application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 318 live senior doctor vacancies across 129 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 senior doctor roles ranges from about £45,175 to £162,035 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Grade expectations
- GMC registration and completion of core or early specialty training
- Curriculum progression with ARCP outcomes to date
- Subspecialty interest or evidence of focused clinical development
- Supervision, teaching, and leadership contributions
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 senior doctor demand is visible in London, Leeds, Cambridge, Bristol, and Liverpool. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
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Top NHS Employers
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust12 jobs
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde8 jobs
- University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust7 jobs
- Barts Health NHS Trust7 jobs
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7 jobs
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust5 jobs