Pay and contracts

The BMA can help you with issues that affect your pay and the terms of your contract - from pensions to fees.
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Pay and contracts
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On the ground: paid leave in question

The BMA won back £300,000 for doctors who were denied pay for annual leave, in a case that raises questions about when people are truly self-employed
Changing families require appropriate support

The chance to share parental leave has been afforded to junior doctors who are going on to live their lives in a better way
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Clinical excellence awards agreement extension

Interim arrangement on terms and conditions prolonged in light of COVID crisis
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Thinking of signing a locally employed doctor contract?

If you are a trust grade doctor, FY3, clinical fellow or locally employed doctor, our checklist will help you to:

  • fully consider your employment offer and working arrangements
  • identify if you are receiving the appropriate terms and conditions
Download the checklist