Junior Doctor Jobs in the NHS

Junior doctor jobs include Foundation, core trainee, specialty trainee, trust-grade, and junior clinical fellow posts for doctors developing clinical expertise under supervision.

74 live vacancies at this grade · 41 NHS employers · salary £32,398 - £63,152

74

Open Positions

£44k - £77k

Salary Range

41

NHS Trusts

37

New This Week

What to expect from Junior Doctor roles

Junior doctor jobs include Foundation, core trainee, specialty trainee, trust-grade, and junior clinical fellow posts for doctors developing clinical expertise under supervision. Compare the person specification, rota pattern, contract type, and programmed activities across adverts before investing time in an application.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 74 live junior doctor vacancies across 41 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 junior doctor roles ranges from about £44,170 to £76,582 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Grade expectations

  • GMC registration with licence to practise at the relevant grade
  • Completion of Foundation Programme (or equivalent for trust-grade posts)
  • Portfolio evidence: audit, QIP, teaching, reflective practice
  • Evidence of safe clinical decision-making and escalation

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 junior doctor demand is visible in Carshalton, London, Aylesbury, Reading, and Bristol. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, and NHS Lothian. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Junior Doctor Jobs by City

Browse junior doctor jobs in the UK's biggest NHS hubs.

Where Junior Doctor Roles Are Hiring

Carshalton, London7 jobs
London, London7 jobs
Aylesbury, South East4 jobs
Reading, South East3 jobs
Bristol, South West2 jobs
Cambridge, East of England2 jobs
TOWER BLOCK, Belfast2 jobs
Cwmbran, Newport2 jobs
Nottingham, Midlands2 jobs
Plymouth, South West2 jobs
Southampton, South East2 jobs
Gateshead, North East and Yorkshire2 jobs

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