Doctors and dentists in training

Information and guidance on the recruitment and employment of doctors and dentists in training.
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Guidance for employing doctors and dentists in training

Access guidance and resources to support the recruitment and employment of doctors and dentists in training, including contracts and terms and conditions, exception reporting, safe working hours and flexible training.

News and highlights

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Resident doctor 2026 deal guidance

Here you will find guidance and resources to support with the implementation of the 2026 resident doctors' deal.
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Exception reporting resources

This section brings together resources to support employers to implement the reforms to exception reporting.
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Exception reporting reform FAQs

Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only.

2 April 2026
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Contracts and FAQs

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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.

1 June 2026
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FAQs for the 2016 doctors in training contract

Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding the 2016 doctors in training terms and conditions.

19 September 2025
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Work scheduling templates for the 2016 doctors and dentists in training contract

Work scheduling templates for doctors including those working in GP practices.

19 April 2021
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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.

4 February 2026
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Framework agreement for doctors and dentists in training

The framework agreement sets out both the pay investment that will be made and the amendments to the 2016 doctors' contract.

11 June 2019
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General maternity guidance for rotational doctors and dentists in training

This guide relates to doctors and dentists in rotational training programmes, employed on the 2016 terms and conditions of service (TCS).

7 March 2024
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Exception reporting and guardians of safe working hours resources

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Exception reporting reform background information

Background information on exception reporting reform, including implementation details, framework agreement and employer guidance.

26 January 2026
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Exception reporting reform FAQs

Answers to questions about changes to exception reporting arrangements from 4 February 2026. These changes apply to England only.

2 April 2026
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Information for guardians of safe working hours

Guidance and resources for the guardians of safe working hours (GoSWH) including exception reporting flowcharts and FAQs.

2 April 2026
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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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Further guidance and resources

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Champion of flexible training guidance

Download our guidance for implementing the champion of flexible training role in your organisation.

6 January 2020
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Guidance for GP trainee mileage

Guidance to implement the provision to reimburse work mileage for GP trainees.

27 November 2020
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NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook

This document sets out the full terms and conditions of service (TCS) for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

1 October 2026
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National job profiles

Find out how NHS jobs are matched to the current national job profiles and how to access them.

22 October 2026
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NHS Employers' evidence to DDRB 2027/28

Read our evidence to the Doctors' and Dentists' Pay Review Body (DDRB) 2027/28.

19 October 2026
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NHS Employers' evidence to the NHS PRB 2027/28

Read the NHS Employers evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body, outlining the key pay, reward and workforce challenges facing the NHS in 2027/28.

19 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: celebrating the SAS workforce

Access all the resources from the last day of SAS Week. Celebrating the SAS workforce - recognition and appreciation.

9 October 2026
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SAS Week 26: SAS advocacy and wellbeing

Access all the resources from SAS week day four - SAS advocacy and wellbeing: focus on growing strong advocacy structures and improving wellbeing.

8 October 2026
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Doctors and Dentists

doctorsanddentists@nhsemployers.org

Contact our doctors and dentists team.