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 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 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 updated17 August 2026 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.
Last updated8 September 2026 Page Medical staffing information hub Support and guidance for onboarding medical and dental staff, from induction through to career development within your trust.
Last updated8 September 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 updated8 September 2026 Page Doctors and dentists in training Information and guidance on the recruitment and employment of doctors and dentists in training.
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 updated11 September 2026 Guidance Transitioning LEDs to substantive contracts Guidance for transitioning locally employed doctors and dentists to substantive contracts.
Last updated11 September 2026 Page Resident doctor 2026 deal guidance Here you will find guidance and resources to support with the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors' deal.