Resident doctors' pay scales
Pay scales for resident doctors in England
The basic pay scales for resident doctors in training in England. BMA guidancePay scales for resident doctors in Scotland
The basic pay scales for resident doctors in training in Scotland. BMA guidancePay scales for resident doctors in Wales
The basic pay scales for resident doctors in training in Wales. BMA guidancePay scales for resident doctors in Northern Ireland
The basic pay scales for resident doctors in training in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceSpecialist, associate specialist and specialty doctors' pay scales
Pay scales for SAS doctors in England
The basic pay scales for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors in England. BMA guidancePay scales for SAS doctors in Scotland
The basic pay scales for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors in Scotland. BMA guidancePay scales for SAS doctors in Wales
The basic pay scales for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors in Wales. BMA guidancePay scales for SAS doctors in Northern Ireland
The basic pay scales for specialist, associate specialist and specialty (SAS) doctors in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceSAS pay progression
As a SAS doctor, progressing through the pay scales will mean meeting specific requirements outlined in two thresholds, as well as a collection of evidence to further support your progression. BMA guidanceConsultants' pay scales
Pay scales for consultants in England
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in England. BMA guidancePay scales for consultants in Scotland
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in Scotland. BMA guidancePay scales for consultants in Wales
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in Wales. BMA guidancePay scales for consultants in Northern Ireland
The basic pay scales for NHS consultants in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceConsultant award schemes
Consultant award scheme changes: Clinical excellence awards (CEA)
Information on National CEAs/CIAs and discretionary points, including everything you need for application, what you need to demonstrate, award values and details of the award schemes in the devolved nations. BMA guidanceNational clinical impact award scheme
There have been important changes to the National Clinical Excellence Award scheme (NCEAs) which is now known as the National Clinical Impact Award scheme (NCIAs). These changes were introduced unilaterally in 2022 in spite of the BMA's concerns. BMA guidanceGP pay
Competition law and locum GPs
This guidance aims to dispel confusion around competition law and the NHS to help locum GP doctors share information about their rates. BMA guidanceDeclaring GP earnings over £150,000
Eligible GPs will need to declare any NHS earnings over the threshold annually. Read who the rules on pay transparency affects, what it means for you and the BMA's position. BMA guidanceA recommended pay range for salaried GPs in England
The DDRB pay ranges for salaried GPs are flawed. Read about the ranges and the BMA’s work to improve them. BMA guidanceSalaried GP pay ranges
Read about the salaried GP pay range which was established in 2004 with the model contract and each year is uplifted by the DDRB recommendation.Other doctors' pay
Medical academics' pay scales
This guidance covers what medical or clinical academics should be paid, including protections for those trainees transferring to the 2016 pay scale and what pay premia and additional awards academics are entitled to. BMA guidanceArmed forces doctors' pay scales
Read about the latest pay agreement and recommended salaries for armed forces doctors. BMA guidanceLocally Employed Doctors (LEDs)
Find out how the DDRB recommendations impact you and whether you are being over-worked in your current role. BMA guidanceRate cards
Consultant non-contractual work
This page provides guidance on undertaking non-contractual work as a consultant in England. Please note that we have a separate guide which sets out rights and suggested pay rates for engaging in non-contractual work for NHS employers as a consultant in Wales. BMA guidanceConsultant non-contractual rate card for Wales
This guide sets out your rights and suggested pay rates for engaging in non-contractual work for your NHS employer as a consultant in Wales. BMA guidanceConsultant non-contractual rate card for Northern Ireland
This page provides guidance on pay rates for participating in non-contractual and extra work or activity for consultants in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceSAS doctors extra-contractual rate card for Northern Ireland
This guide sets out your rights and pay rates for participating in extra-contractual work or activity for SAS doctors in Northern Ireland. BMA guidanceSAS doctors non-contractual rate card for Wales
This guide sets out your rights and pay rates for participating in non-contractual work or activity for SAS doctors in Wales. BMA guidanceResident doctor rate card – 2002 terms and conditions
This guidance outlines the circumstances in which resident doctors working on the 2002 contract are able to refuse non-contractual work if the rate of pay is not sufficient. BMA guidanceSAS doctors extra-contractual rate card for England
This guide sets out your rights and pay rates for participating in extra-contractual work or activity for SAS doctors in England. Please note that we have a separate guide which sets out rights and suggested pay rates for engaging in non-contractual work for NHS employers as a SAS doctor in Wales. BMA guidancePayslips
Understanding your payslip - resident doctors on the 2016 contract
There may be some terms on your payslip that are unfamiliar to you. Our sample resident doctor payslip explains all the different elements of pay that you might receive. BMA guidanceUnderstanding your payslip - resident doctors on the 2002 contract
Avoid the nasty surprise of getting underpaid by making sure your tax and pay details are correct from the beginning of your new job. Check your payslip. BMA guidanceUnderstanding the consultants' payslip
We navigate consultants' payslips, what it all means and what you need to look out for. BMA guidanceUnderstanding the consultants' payslip in Scotland
In this short guide, our goal is to demystify some of the entries on the consultant payslip, and also flag up the areas that you may need to look at more carefully. BMA guidancePay banding
How pay banding works
Banding affects how you are paid, if you are resident doctor on the 2002 contract in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Find out what band you should be as a flexible or full-time trainee resident doctor. BMA guidanceRebanding for resident doctors
For resident doctors on the 2002 contract, rebanding takes place when employers change the banding of their post and rota. Employers must comply, pay should be protected, and trainees can appeal. BMA guidanceLTFT
Less than full-time trainees' pay explained
Explaining pay for those working LTFT (less than full-time), including examples, weekend allowance, on-call, transitional pay and flexible pay. BMA guidanceCorrections within the Allocate eRota system
This change may affect any LTFT trainee in England who has worked with a trust using Allocate software for resident doctor rota calculations, potentially back to the initial implementation of the contract in 2016. Read our guidance on what to do next. BMA guidancePay protection
Pay protection
Guidance on pay protection for resident doctors under the 2016 terms and conditions. BMA guidanceExpenses
Travel expenses for doctors
Claiming travel expenses can be very confusing as it may be unclear, particularly in England, which policy you should be following. We lay down the rates and your rights. BMA guidanceExpenses for resident doctors relocating for work
If you have to move home to further your resident doctor training or for the service, you may be eligible for relocation expenses. Find out what types of costs you can reclaim. BMA guidanceHow doctors' pay is decided
Doctors' annual pay review from DDRB
The BMA has longstanding concerns about the effectiveness and independence of the DDRB. We have set out the key requirements for reform of the pay review process to ensure that it can function truly independently. BMA negotiationsHow NHS doctors’ pay is decided
How much doctors earn in the NHS is reviewed annually by the DDRB, which makes recommendations to the Government. BMA guidanceReview of the gender pay gap in medicine
DHSC commissioned an independent review of the gap between men’s and women’s earnings in medicine. It aims to pinpoint the causes of the gender pay gap, and how they can be addressed. BMA viewsPay evidence for doctors in Scotland
One of the key priorities for BMA Scotland is improving doctor pay and pursuing full pay restoration. Our Branch of Practice Committees are each individually responsible for their pay strategy – whether through participation in the DDRB or direct pay negotiations with Scottish Government.
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