What is an FY2 doctor?
What is an FY2 doctor?
Doctors in the first year of the programme as known as Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors, and those in the second year are known as Foundation Year 2 (FY2) doctors.
What is FY2 level?
If a job is advertised as FY2 but it is not actually part of the official Foundation Programme, then it is simply a “non-training” job at the level of FY2 ie. someone who is quite junior. If you’re still new to how postgraduate medical training in the UK works, you can read more about it here.
Is it easy to get FY2 in UK?
However, getting a training FY2 post is very difficult, since most people who enter FY1, complete their FY2 training in the UK; there are almost no vacancies for FY2 training for IMGs. So the best option would be to apply for different non-training posts at FY2/CT1 (SHO) level, which can be found very easily.
Can FY2 doctors prescribe?
Yes. An FY2 doctor is post registration and is therefore able to sign a prescription.
How much do FY2 doctors earn?
FY2 Doctor in London Area Salaries
| Job Title | Location | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| NHS FY2 Doctor salaries – 8 salaries reported | London Area | £33,818/yr |
| NHS England FY2 Doctor salaries – 2 salaries reported | London Area | £34,000/yr |
| East Surrey Hospital FY2 Doctor salaries – 1 salaries reported | London Area | £32,454/yr |
How much do doctors earn after FY2?
Net Monthly Pay
| Grade | Typical total gross annual salary* | Typical monthly Net salary after tax and pension** |
|---|---|---|
| FY1 | £ 33,340 | £ 2,000 |
| FY2 | £ 38,590 | £ 2,200 |
| ST1-2 | £ 49,920 | £ 2,800 |
| ST3-8 | £ 63,260 | £ 3,400 |
Why do surgeons not use Dr?
If successful they were awarded a diploma, not a degree, therefore they were unable to call themselves ‘Doctor’, and stayed instead with the title ‘Mr’.
How much does a FY2 Doctor earn?
What are F1 doctors not allowed to do?
F1 Doctors are not allowed to prescribe or administer cytotoxic drugs or immunosuppressant’s (excluding corticosteroids). F2 Doctors should never initiate or administer cytotoxic drugs or immunosuppressant’s (excluding corticosteroids).
