What you'll get from the handbook
- Information to help you understand the terms and conditions of the junior doctor contract in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
- The legal framework you are required to work within as a junior doctor.
- Example policies, contract and best practice that can be adapted to your situation.
How to use the handbook
This guide is not meant to be a comprehensive substitute for the detailed guidance and support available from our advisers.
Our aim is to provide you with an overview of key areas you need to consider as a junior doctor. Advice tailored to your situation is available from our advisers.
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For questions about any aspect of your working life, our advisers are here to help you.
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