Resident doctor contract in Scotland

Read the terms and conditions and download the model contract for the resident doctor contract for Scotland.

Location: Scotland
Audience: Resident doctors
Updated: Wednesday 18 September 2024
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Terms and conditions of service

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Model contract

Use the model contract for resident doctors in Scotland.

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Junior doctors have changed their title to ‘resident doctors’

As of 18 September, all references to junior doctors in BMA communications have been changed to ‘resident doctors’.

 

Making up nearly 25% of all doctors in the UK, this cohort will now have a title that better reflects their huge range of skills and responsibilities. 

 

Find out more about why junior doctors are now known as 'resident doctors'.