Consultant contract (2003) 

The content on this page is divided into the the following:

The consultant contract applies to consultants first appointed after 31 October 2003, as well as those who have chosen to transfer to it.  

• Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003 (version 9, March 2013). This handbook sets out the terms and conditions of service for consultants on the 2003 contract. It incorporates all amendments, as at 31 March 2013.
• Record of amendments to the terms and conditions of service - consultants (England) 2003 Volume two (1 April 2008 to date). The changes are highlighted in the main document with superscript numbers. 
• Record of amendments to the terms and conditions - consultants (England) 2003 Volume one (19 January 2004 to 30 July 2007). The changes are highlighted in the main document with superscript numbers.
• This model contract is intended for consultants in NHS organisations.
• Record of amendments - Contract. This was updated on 1 April 2008.  The changes are highlighted in the main document with superscript numbers.
• A document outlining frequently asked questions provides further advice and guidance on the consultant contract.
• A guide to contracting for additional or extra programmed activities. This guide outlines good practice for contractual arrangements for additional or extra Programmed Activities (PAs) for consultants. It includes example contracts for:
• One regular additional PA for a full time consultant to recognise current workload
• Twenty annualised extra PAs for a full time consultant to reflect limited update of spare professional capacity
• Fifteen annualised extra PAs for a part time consultant to reflect limited uptake of spare professional capacity

The consultant contract (pre 2003) applies to all consultants appointed before 31 October 2003. 

Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) pre 2003 (Version 10, March 2013). This handbook sets out the terms and conditions of service for consultants on the pre 2003 contract.  It incorporates all amendments, as at 31 March 2013.

Record of amendments: Version 1 (1 December 2002 to 30 July 2007).  This document includes the amendments to the terms and conditions of service for the pre 2003 consultant contract.

Record of amendments: Version 2 (31 March 2013).  This document includes all the amendments to the terms and conditions of service for the pre 2003 consultant contract.

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