Last updated11 February 2026 Guidance FAQs for doctors' and dentists' contracts This page brings together all the FAQs and guidance we have for questions related to medical staff contract issues.
Last updated29 February 2024 Article Salaried GP minimum employment standards Guidance on employing salaried GPs in primary and secondary care, including model contracts, terms and conditions, and pay arrangements.
Last updated22 November 2022 Guidance SAS 2021 pay progression system guidance Use our employer guidance on the new pay progression system for both the 2021 specialty and specialist (SAS) grade contracts.
Last updated6 February 2024 Article Foundation programme review - self development time (SDT) The foundation programme review seeks to tackle recruitment and retention issues in the NHS through enhancing the experience of doctors in training.
Last updated10 December 2021 Case study Rewarding and recognising throughout the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the working environment and has had a significant effect on motivation, productivity and health and wellbeing.
Last updated26 September 2025 News Supporting early implementation of exception reporting reforms NHS Employers will support any early adopters who wish to implement before 4 February 2026.
Last updated27 April 2026 Article UK immigration policy: latest updates and employer implications A summary of the most recent confirmed changes affecting the Skilled Worker and Health and Care Visa routes.
Last updated5 December 2023 Infographic Retention: learning into actions Visual imagery summarising the discussions and learning from our Staff Experience in the NHS conference 2023 which focused on routes to retention.
Last updated14 August 2026 Page Change in action Tools and resources to support you to manage and maintain excellence in staff experience against a challenging and complex NHS backdrop.
Last updated5 December 2023 Infographic Retention and attraction: a visual model This downloadable infographic highlights the key ways that advocating a positive experience for staff supports retention and attraction in the NHS.