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 Southampton?

Major NHS employers for doctors in Southampton include University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Solent NHS Trust.

Doctor Jobs in Southampton

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.

10 live vacancies in Southampton · 2 NHS employers · updated hourly

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Open Positions

£41k - £151k

Salary Range

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Working in Doctor roles in Southampton

University Hospital Southampton is a major trauma centre and teaching hospital serving central southern England. Southern Health covers mental health and community services across Hampshire, while Solent NHS Trust provides community and mental health services in the city. 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 10 live doctor vacancies in Southampton 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 £41,226 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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Southampton

Current doctor pages for Southampton 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

Southampton Central provides rail to London (1h20) and Bournemouth (30 min). The city is compact with good bus services. Ferry connections to the Isle of Wight run from the city centre.

Housing costs sit between London and the national average. No high-cost area supplement applies, though some regional roles attract fringe area payments.