Resources

NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

This document sets out the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

1 October 2026

2026 pay and TCS advisory notices

Pay and terms and conditions advisory notices during 2026 for staff employed under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

1 October 2026

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 October 2026

Agenda for Change pay advisory notices

Pay and terms and conditions notices for staff under the NHS terms and conditions of service.

1 October 2026

Consultant contract FAQs

This page contains the original 2009 consultant contract transitional FAQs and the updated FAQs.

30 September 2026

Transitioning LEDs to substantive contracts

Guidance for transitioning locally employed doctors and dentists to substantive contracts.

11 September 2026

SAS Week champion network

Be part of the SAS Week celebrations and highlight your support on our supporter map.

3 September 2026

Stage 1: Job matching course

This two-day training programme is designed for NHS employees who wish to sit on job matching panels.

18 August 2026

Stage 3: Job analysis and job evaluation course

This two-day training programme is designed for trained job matching practitioners who wish to train as job analysts and members of panels.

18 August 2026

Stage 4: Refresher training

This training programme is designed for practitioners who are regularly engaged in job evaluation work and wish to refresh their knowledge.

18 August 2026

Stage 2: Consistency checking course

This one-day training is designed for experienced job evaluation practitioners and those who wish to train as members of consistency checking panels.

18 August 2026

Comparison between SAS EPF and the residents' deal for LEDs

A summary of the differences between the two policies and what this means for locally employed doctors (LEDs).

10 August 2026

NHS terms and conditions of service resource hub

Resources and guidance to assist employers in understanding and applying the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

28 July 2026

Guidance for guardians of safe working hours on quarterly and annual reports

Guidance for guardians of safe working on quarterly and annual reports, covering what should be included and providing standardised templates.

8 July 2026

Job evaluation Community of Practice training and engagement resource hub

Training and engagement materials for job evaluation (JE) leads to use for sessions with line managers, HR professionals and NHS employees.

24 June 2026

SAS Week 2026 comms resources

Access comms resources and assets to help organisations to organise and promote SAS Week 2026 activity.

5 June 2026