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FAQs for doctors' and dentists' contracts

This page brings together all the FAQs and guidance we have for questions related to medical staff contract issues.

31 March 2023

Record of amendments to the 2016 terms and conditions of service

This document details the amendments made to the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in training (England) 2016.

23 February 2023

Interaction between LCEAs and NCIAs

These flowcharts demonstrate the interactions between local clinical excellence awards (LCEA) and National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA).

31 January 2023

Career earnings impact for ARCP outcome 10.2 recipients

This guide sets out the measures to address the career earnings impact for ARCP outcome 10.2 recipients when they commence in consultant posts.

23 November 2022

SAS 2021 pay progression system guidance

Use our employer guidance on the new pay progression system for both the 2021 specialty and specialist (SAS) grade contracts.

22 November 2022

SAS specialist grade job role and responsibilities

Use our infographic to share and highlight the SAS specialist role.

13 October 2022

Prospective cover guidance for study leave

Read our guidance that provides clarity for employers and doctors on what is prospective cover, when it's in operation and how this affects pay.

4 August 2022

SAS contract reform 2021 FAQs

These FAQs have been developed to help employers with questions around the implementation of the new specialty doctor and specialist grade contracts.

13 July 2022

Foundation year 1 - shadowing payment arrangements

Shadowing payments and advice for new foundation year 1 (FY1) appointees.

30 June 2022

Terms and conditions of service for specialist grade (England) 2021

This document sets out version 2 (June 2022) of the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for doctors in the specialist grade 2021 contract.

9 June 2022