Junior doctor contract in England

Read the terms and conditions of both the 2002 and 2016 junior doctor contract for England.

Location: England
Audience: Junior doctors
Updated: Friday 17 January 2020
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Terms and conditions of service

Read the full terms and conditions of the 2016 junior doctor contract

Read the full terms and conditions of the 2002 junior doctor contract

 

What's changing?

The negotiations with NHS Employers and the Department of Health and Social Care to improve the 2016 junior doctor contract in England have now concluded.

Find out when the changes will take effect and what it means for you.

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