Last updated7 December 2022 Guidance Consultant contract appeals Details on the appeal process for consultants if there is a disagreement related to job planning and pay progression.
Last updated9 June 2022 Guidance Terms and conditions of service for specialist grade (England) 2021 This document sets out version 2 (June 2022) of the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for doctors in the specialist grade 2021 contract.
Last updated9 June 2022 Guidance Terms and conditions of service for specialty doctors (England) 2021 This document sets out version 2 (June 2022) of the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for specialty doctors in the 2021 contract.
Last updated1 June 2026 Guidance Doctors and dentists in training terms and conditions (England) 2016 Version 14 (June 2026) TCS for NHS doctors and dentists in training. Including exception reporting reforms.
Last updated19 September 2025 News Extension to transitional pay protection arrangements Transitional pay protection arrangements have been extended to eligible doctors on the 2016 Terms and Conditions of Service (TCS).
Last updated22 August 2025 Guidance Guidance for SAS transfer to 2021 contracts The guidance sets out the steps that employers and SAS doctors and dentists should follow when transferring to the 2021 contracts.
Last updated18 September 2023 Article Bank holidays and lieu days for medical and dental staff Read our popular FAQs for how to deal with questions on bank holiday and lieu days for resident doctors, consultants and SAS doctors.
Last updated26 September 2022 Report Medical staffing workforce review Research examining key workforce issues experienced by the NHS medical staffing profession.
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Last updated15 October 2024 Guidance Guidance: the establishment and introduction of the specialist role in England Guidance for NHS organisations in England on establishing and embedding the specialist grade role to support workforce planning and development.