Resources

Archived terms and conditions handbooks

Access archived NHS Terms and Conditions of Service handbooks and amendment records, including previous versions dating back to 2004.

1 June 2026

McCloud remedy

Guidance for employers on the McCloud remedy, including pension scheme changes, member choices and support for affected staff.

27 May 2026

Employer evidence to the DDRB

Details of the employer views considered as part of the 2026/27 Doctors' and Dentists' Pay Review Body report and a call for evidence for 2027/28.

8 May 2026

Employer evidence to the NHS PRB

Details of the employer views considered as part of the 2026/27 NHS Pay Review Body report and a call for evidence for 2027/28 reporting.

8 May 2026

Consultant contract (2003)

This page contains information on the terms and conditions of service and the model contract for consultants, FAQs and consultant job planning.

5 May 2026

Mileage allowance FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions to support the implementation of the new mileage mechanism. 

5 May 2026

National band 5 nursing review

Details on how band 5 nursing commitment in England aligns with the NHS Staff Council’s 2025 nursing and midwifery job matching profile updates.

29 April 2026

Retire and return: a streamlined approach

Read how this trust developed a fully digital retire and return process that improved clarity, sped up approvals and eliminated lost forms.

23 April 2026

Findings for reward and recognition in the NHS Staff Survey

Summary of the we are recognised and rewarded findings from the 2025 NHS Staff Survey.

23 April 2026

New mechanism for calculating AfC mileage reimbursement

Following detailed negotiations, the NHS Staff Council has agreed a new mechanism for calculating mileage reimbursement.

14 April 2026

Information for guardians of safe working hours

Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs.

2 April 2026

Exception reporting reform FAQs

Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only.

2 April 2026

Pension tax guidance for employers

Our guidance covers the local options employers can put in place to support staff who are facing pension tax issues.

1 April 2026

Locally employed doctors (LEDs)

Information about locally employed doctors (LEDs), what the roles are, how they work and resources to support employers.

1 April 2026

Governance of the NHS Pension Scheme

Details of the arrangements in place to ensure that the scheme remains sustainable for both employers and employees across England and Wales.

1 April 2026

Guidance for the employment of medical and dental consultants

Guidance for recruiting and employing medical and dental consultants in the NHS.

23 March 2026