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 updated4 February 2026 Article Model contracts for the 2016 doctor and dentists in training contract Model contracts for staff employed under the terms and conditions of service for NHS doctors and dentists in training (England) 2016.
Last updated26 January 2026 Article Exception reporting reform background information Exception reporting reform background information.
Last updated18 December 2025 Guidance Evidencing exception reports Guidance detailing how to provide evidence for exception reports for additional hours worked replacing the previous supervisor sign-off requirement.
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 updated13 March 2026 Article Exception reporting flowchart - work schedule deviation Use this flowchart to support you with the process on how to manage a work schedule deviation whether or not it's an immediate safety concern.
Last updated13 March 2026 Article Educational exception reporting flowchart Use the flowchart below to guide you on how to process and action an exception report.
Last updated17 March 2026 Page Medical and dental pay and contracts Access information, guidance, and resources relating to all of the national grades of doctors and dentists.
Last updated25 March 2026 News Resident doctors announce strikes in April The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed that resident doctors in England will strike in April, after the bank holiday weekend.
Last updated2 April 2026 Page Exception reporting resources This section brings together resources we have developed to support employers to implement the reforms to exception reporting. Deadline 4 February 26.