SAS doctors in England vote to accept Government pay offer

  • June 20, 2024
 

New Pay Deal for SAS Doctors Accepted

The BMA’s SAS UK Committee has accepted the Government’s latest pay offer for England, following a 79% approval in a referendum.

Key Pay Increases 

What do you need to know?

  • For SAS doctors on 2021 contracts: Annual increase of 9.5% to 19.4%.
  • For SAS doctors on 2008 contracts: £1,400 uplift plus 6% increase for 2023/24.

Go to our SAS Doctors’ Pay across the NHS blog to view the recent salary changes.  

Career Progression and Contract Improvements

The offer also includes proposals to enhance career progression and improve contracts for locally employed doctors, ensuring better working conditions and opportunities for advancement.

While this deal marks progress, the BMA continues to push for further improvements, focusing on pay restoration and career advancement for SAS doctors. 

Stay tuned for more updates, as we continue to keep you in the loop about the latest updates in the UK healthcare sector.

For more information and updates, keep an eye on our website and social media channels. 

When would I see an increase in my pay? 
We are confirming when exactly SAS doctors would see the increase to their pay, but it has been agreed that the uplifts will be backdated to April 2024.

Additional infomation

Sources

Read the full article about the SAS doctors in England accepted pay offer


Getting started 

NHS Trusts can interpret the NHS consultant pay scales above and an international doctor’s experience in different ways, so use this blog as a guideline for understanding what you may be eligible for when coming to work in the NHS. 

Your IMG Consultant is happy to assist with any negotiations related to your job plan to ensure your experience is taken into account. 

For more information on NHS doctor benefits and pay arrangements in the UK, take a look at our IMG Resources library. 

            

 

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