NHS Scotland consultants offered 10.5% pay rise

Consultants across Scotland have been offered a 10.5% uplift to basic pay, back dated to 1 April 2024, as well as a £5.7m investment in other contractual elements.

© Orzalaga/Pixabay

© Orzalaga/Pixabay

The Scottish Government says the deal will ensure consultants' pay is competitive with other UK nations.

Health Secretary Neil Gray said: ‘Following weeks of constructive engagement with BMA Scotland, I am pleased to propose a pay offer that will ensure that our consultant workforce feel valued, supported and fairly rewarded.

‘This will bring Scotland back into line with recent pay deals in other parts of the UK, ensuring our NHS remains competitive when recruiting and retaining consultants.'

In response, BMA Scotland, said: ‘We have reached an offer which we believe is good enough to be put to members.'

Trust signs Sexual Safety Charter

Trust signs Sexual Safety Charter

By Liz Wells 02 April 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has pledged its commitment to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter.

NHS dissatisfaction hits record levels

By Lee Peart 02 April 2025

NHS dissatisfaction levels have hit record levels with just one in five people (21%) content with services.

PAY

Delays to health workers' pay rise 'causing huge problems' for NHS

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

Trade unions and organisations representing health workers have hit out after the government failed to deliver this year’s pay award on time.


Popular articles by Liz Wells