Consultant
Illustrative calculators for Consultant within NHS, part of the Health sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.
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About this role
Find out more about the Consultant role within NHS and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is a Consultant?
A Consultant is a senior doctor who has completed specialty training (CCT or equivalent). They lead clinical care, train juniors and often hold management or research roles. Pay is on the national consultant contract (England) or equivalent.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Consultant roles offer clinical leadership, autonomy and high impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on specialty, contract and additional work. Progression to clinical director, medical director or academic roles is common.
Progression and pay
Consultants typically progress via pay points and additional responsibilities (e.g. clinical director). Use the calculators on this page to model pay over time on the consultant contract.
Calculators for this role
Browse our career-focused calculators for those who work as a Consultant, covering pay progression, promotion paths, take-home pay, working patterns, leave, allowances and more. Click the calculators below to get started.