Doctors due to start their first foundation year (FY1) on Wednesday 6 August may have days of ‘shadowing’ and induction-related activity scheduled to take place during the strike action on 25-30 July.
These doctors are not included in the industrial action. These incoming doctors have not yet commenced their FY1 year on the dates of the action, and their contractual arrangements differ around the country.
Members in this position should attend scheduled activity as normal.
Employers may review the scheduling of shadowing or induction activity during the industrial action period, but please let the BMA know about any concerns you may have relating to the action, or about being asked to engage in activity that is inappropriate during the strike period.
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