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 updated20 June 2025 News BMA senior doctors to launch indicative ballot in England The BMA has announced that consultants and SAS doctors in England will be indicatively balloted for strike over pay.
Last updated31 October 2025 Article NHS Employers' evidence to DDRB 2026/27 Read our evidence to the Doctors' and Dentists' Pay Review Body (DDRB) 2026/27.
Last updated18 July 2025 Article Physician assistants in anaesthesia Information for employers on the physician assistants in anaesthesia (PAA) practitioner role and how it fits within the NHS.
Last updated10 January 2022 Article Old terms and conditions of service for medical and dental staff This is an archive of the terms and conditions for all the closed medical and dental grades in the NHS. These grades are now closed to new entrants.
Last updated17 February 2026 Article Information for guardians of safe working hours Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs.
Last updated28 March 2025 Article The specialist grade role Details and information about the specialist grade which formed part of the contract reform 2021 for SAS doctors.
Last updated6 October 2025 Blog Navigating my medical career path Dr Patricia Nelson shares her unique pathway to becoming a SAS doctor, for SAS Week 2025.
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 updated8 May 2025 Page Medical and dental workforce networks Our employer engagement groups include JNCs for juniors, SAS, seniors and dental, contract expert group, and the medical and dental workforce forum.