Key documents
There are two contracts in force for consultants in the NHS, the pre-2003 contract and the new 2003 consultant contract. The new 2003 contract applies to all consultants first appointed after 30 October 2003, as well as those who have chosen to transfer to it. Key documents related to both contracts are contained in this section.
Clinical Academics
This section of the website provides employers with key guidance documents related to clinical academics.
Guidance
This section of the website provides employers with key guidance documents related to medical and dental consultants.
Consultant contract appeals
In the event that a consultant is not satisfied with the outcome of a mediation procedure in job planning and pay progression disputes, Schedule 4 of the Terms and Conditions of Service Consultants (England) 2003 (T&Cs) makes provision for a formal appeal to be made.
Contract Implementation Workbook
The new consultant contract is very different from its predecessor in terms of its structure, content and the need for regular review. The purpose of this workbook is to help organisations, departments and individuals implement the new contract as efficiently as possible, whilst ensuring the best possible outcome for both the individual and the org
Consultant Job Planning Toolkit
This handbook has been designed to assist NHS organisations in the development of job planning systems for consultant medical and dental staff. It aims to guide, support and provide examples to maximise the potential of job planning within NHS organisations.
