Pay, pensions and reward

Advice, guidance and support on staff reward, the NHS Pension Scheme and the NHS pay and terms and conditions of service.
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This section covers pay and contracts for medical staff and those under the NHS terms and conditions of service, the NHS Pension Scheme, the Job Evaluation Scheme and guidance and support to develop a robust reward offering in your organisation. 

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Medical and dental pay and contracts

Access information, guidance, and resources relating to all of the national grades of doctors and dentists.
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NHS terms and conditions of service (Agenda for Change)

The NHS terms and conditions of service (Agenda for Change) applies to all non-medical NHS staff.

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NHS Pension Scheme

NHS Employers provides support and guidance to help employers deliver the NHS Pension Scheme effectively for their organisation.
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Reward

NHS organisations provide some of the most comprehensive and attractive employment packages.

#SASWeek23

Join the celebrations for specialty and specialist doctors (SAS) 9-13 October, follow #SASWeek23 on Twitter. Access the weekly resources on our web page.

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Terms and conditions handbooks

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Handbook

NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

Handbook amendment number 52 TCS Advisory Notice (02/2023) 

2 October 2023
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Handbook

NHS Job Evaluation Handbook

The comprehensive guide for organisations using the NHS job evaluation scheme.

1 September 2018
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Guide

Using flexible retirement to support retention

How to support staff to work flexibly using the new flexible retirement options being introduced this year.

31 August 2023
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Briefing

NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 2023: what employers need to know

This briefing highlights the key NHS Employers' resources and actions employers will need to take to implement the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.

30 June 2023

National job profiles

Find out how NHS jobs are matched to nationally evaluated job profiles.

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Latest news

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News

Changes to #SASWeek23 following indicative ballot for strike

Details of the indicative ballot for industrial action by SAS doctors and what this means for SAS Week.

28 September 2023
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TRS posters to promote that statements are ready to view

2023/2024 Total Reward Statements (TRS) are available to view. You can now communicate this to staff using our posters.

18 September 2023
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News

BDA consultants and hospital dental trainees announce strike action

The British Dental Association (BDA) announces further strikes for its members in September and October.

14 September 2023
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News

Flexible working in the NHS

Celebrating two years since the NHS Staff Council jointly agreed revisions to flexible working in the NHS terms and conditions of service handbook.

13 September 2023
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Latest resources

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Guidance

Doctors and dentists in training terms and conditions (England) 2016

Version 11 (February 2023) TCS for NHS doctors and dentists in training. Including transitional pay protection that is extended until 6 August 2025.

15 September 2023
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Guidance

NHS Pension Scheme member contribution rates poster

Use this poster to see the member contribution rates for 2023/24.

10 August 2023
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Guidance

NHS Pension Scheme - member contributions 2023/24

An overview of the contribution rates payable by members in the NHS Pension Scheme.

8 August 2023
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Case Study

Staff recognition awards and improving culture

Read how Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust continues work on its commitment to enhance staff recognition and improve its culture.

17 July 2023
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Guidance

LCEA financial monitoring tool 2023/24

Our Excel-based tool and user guide have been designed to help employers ensure the minimum level of funds for LCEA investment in 2023/24.

14 July 2023
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Case Study

Celebrating SAS doctors at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Harrogate and District Foundation Trust (HDFT) used its SAS development funds to hold a celebration day for its SAS doctors.

11 July 2023
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Guidance

SAS professional development funding

Read our guidance to support employers to allocate SAS development funding.

7 July 2023
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Guidance

Guidance for the GoSWH to identify contractual breaches

Read our guidance for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) to identify contractual breaches that incur a financial penalty.

19 June 2023
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