Specialty and Associate Specialist Doctors

Proposals for new contracts for staff and associate specialist (SAS) doctors have been accepted.

Heather Lawrence, chair of NHS Employers' SAS negotiating team, said:

'We are pleased that the SAS doctors have voted to accept the contract, which we believe is a good deal for both doctors and patients.

'NHS Employers and the BMA wanted to agree a new contract for SAS doctors that properly recognises the excellent care they provide to patients.

'The new contract provides these doctors with a greater opportunity to develop and progress in their careers, as well as improved recognition for their efforts, more accurately rewarding their valuable contribution to the NHS."

A summary of the proposals and key documents including the contract and terms and conditions of service are available in the contract details section on this page.

Our scoping document is available to download: Pay and terms and conditions of service for non-consultant career grade doctors and doctors working in community hospitals.