Foundation Year 2 (F2) Salary
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2025/26 — Nodal Point 2, 2016 hospital doctor contract
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2025/26 Basic Pay
| Nodal Point | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nodal Point 2 (F2) | TBC | TBC |
2026/27 Basic Pay (projected)
| Nodal Point | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nodal Point 2 (F2) | TBC | TBC |
About Foundation Year 2
Foundation Year 2 (F2) is the second year of the UK Foundation Programme. F2 doctors take on greater clinical responsibility, often act in supervisory roles for F1 colleagues, and complete a more diverse range of placements including community-based posts.
F2 sits on Nodal Point 2 of the 2016 hospital doctor contract, a step up from F1's Nodal Point 1. Most F2 doctors progress directly into specialty training (IMT, CT or ST1) or take a year out before applying.
The same supplements apply as for F1: weekend allowance, 37% night enhancement, on-call availability allowance, and additional hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Foundation Year 2 (F2) salary?
Foundation Year 2 (F2) sits on Nodal Point 2 of the 2016 contract. F2 doctors receive basic pay plus any applicable supplements for weekend, night and on-call working.
How is F2 different from F1?
F2 is the second year of the Foundation Programme. F2 doctors have more clinical autonomy, may supervise F1s, and sit on Nodal Point 2 of the pay scale.
What supplements can F2 doctors receive?
Weekend allowance (% by frequency), 37% night enhancement (9pm–7am), availability allowance (8% resident / 3% non-resident), and additional hours payments. Weekend and availability are pensionable.
Is F2 pay pensionable?
Yes. F2 doctors are members of the NHS Pension Scheme (2015 CARE section).