BMA guidance

Managing rotas and duty rosters for resident doctors in England

Contractual and best practice guidance for resident doctors in England, in partnership with NHS Employers.

Location: England
Audience: Resident doctors
Updated: Thursday 18 July 2024
Topics: Working hours
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Resident doctors in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales should view the rota monitoring guidance for specific advice in their areas.

 

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'.

 

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