Pay scales for resident doctors in Scotland

The basic pay scales for resident doctors in training in Scotland.

Location: Scotland
Audience: Resident doctors
Updated: Thursday 21 November 2024
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Foundation doctor and specialty registrars

Pay point Pay scale 01 April 2024 Pay scale 01 October 2024
Foundation year 1 0 £33,724 £34,500
Foundation year 1 1 £35,831 £36,655
Foundation year 1 2 £37,936 £38,808
Foundation year 2 0 £41,830 £42,792
Foundation year 2 1 £44,566 £45,591
Foundation year 2 2 £47,303 £48,391
Resident doctors 0 £44,480 £45,503
Resident doctors 1 £47,202 £48,287
Resident doctors 2 £51,003 £52,176
Resident doctors 3 £53,302 £54,528
Resident doctors 4 £56,073 £57,362
Resident doctors 5 £58,845 £60,198
Resident doctors 6 £61,620 £63,038
Resident doctors 7 £64,432 £65,914
Resident doctors 8 £67,165 £68,710
Resident doctors 9 £69,940 £71,549

Pandemic-related training delays and pay

BMA Scotland has reached agreement with NHS Scotland employers that junior doctors who experienced pandemic-related training delays will start on a higher pay point when becoming consultants.

The decision will reduce the financial penalty associated with the unavoidable disruption to professional development caused by COVID-19, which would otherwise have a large cumulative impact on pay and pensions.

An acknowledgement of the unprecedented pressure and disruption posed by COVID-19 on the development of doctors in training in the NHS, saw the creation of special outcomes in the UK Annual Review of Competence Progression.

Known as 10.1 and 10.2 outcomes, they seek to recognise that an individual’s ability to access sufficient or relevant training has been impeded during the pandemic, and support the trainee in either a move to the next stage in their training or receive additional training required for them to progress. This guidance should assist both trainees and employers.

The BMA can offer advice to members unsure of their position in relation to this guidance, and who need support in how these provisions are applied. 

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