Annual leave entitlement
Doctors’ annual leave entitlements
Annual leave is defined in doctors' contracts, and is slightly different for consultants, junior doctors, SAS doctors, GPs, medical academics, part-time staff and LTFT trainees, and locum doctors. Local policies usually cover requesting and carrying over leave. BMA guidanceJunior doctors leave (2016 terms and conditions)
This guidance explains the basic annual leave entitlements for junior doctors, including LTFT staff. It also provides details on fixed leave and what to do if you become sick while on annual leave. BMA guidanceJunior doctors leave (2002 terms and conditions)
A guide to annual leave and sick leave for junior doctors on the 2002 terms and conditions of service. BMA guidanceConsultants leave
Information for consultants on leave entitlements, possible methods for calculating leave, cover for leave, and details about working on public holidays. BMA guidanceGP trainee annual leave, sick leave and study leave
We provide guidance to GP trainees on their annual leave entitlements. BMA guidancePublic holidays
Public holidays
This page sets out standard public holiday entitlements for each of the four nations, explains the implications for part-time workers, and provides examples of how days are allocated depending on work commitments. BMA guidancePublic holidays for junior doctors in England
This page details public holiday entitlements for junior doctors on the 2016 TCS and includes guidance for LTFT staff. BMA guidanceStudy, professional and special leave
Study, professional and special leave
What you as a consultant or junior doctor should consider when making an application for study, professional or special leave.Find the most popular BMA benefits that other members are using right now. From calculators to the BMJ online, we have a range of tools to help you professionally and personally.