NHS doctor jobs · Wales
NHS doctor jobs in Wales
Ava Medical places consultants, SAS doctors and registrars into permanent NHS posts across Wales' health boards. Wales offers the highest top-of-scale consultant pay of any UK nation — and our service is free for doctors.
Working in Wales
Permanent NHS careers in Wales
NHS Wales is delivered through seven local health boards covering urban and rural communities, with strong demand for senior medical staff and notably generous consultant pay progression.
Pay & pension
Consultants in Wales earn £114,099–£166,585 (2026/27) — the highest top-of-scale of any UK nation — plus on-call supplements, extra PAs, commitment awards and the NHS pension.
Where you'll work
Across Wales' health boards, from Cardiff and Swansea to rural and coastal communities — including roles with strong lifestyle and work-life balance.
Grades we place
Consultant (CCT or CESR), Specialty Doctor (SAS) and Associate Specialist, plus senior registrars near CCT. All substantive and permanent.
Pay & conditions
Wales consultant pay
Consultant basic pay in Wales (2026/27): £114,099 – £166,585 on the Welsh consultant contract.
Most consultants earn well above basic pay through on-call supplements, additional programmed activities, excellence/impact awards and the NHS Pension Scheme. Source: BMA consultant pay scales, 2026/27.
Browse by specialty
Specialties we recruit
We place doctors across more than 50 specialties. A few of our specialist pages:
Common questions
NHS jobs in Wales — FAQ
Looking for an NHS post in Wales?
Upload your CV and a specialist consultant will match you with permanent NHS roles in Wales. Free for doctors — all fees are paid by the hiring trust.