The Scottish Government has formally offered a pay increase to resident doctors, formerly known as junior doctors, and dentists in training

If accepted by trade union members, the investment of more than £64m in 2024-25 will see an 8.5% pay increase backdated to 1 April 2024, with a further 2.3% increase applied from 1 October 2024.

The pay deal means a doctor at the start of their career will receive a salary increase of £3,418 in 2024-25. For those at the end of their training, the rise will be £7,088 over the same period.

The starting salary for a dentist in training will increase by £4,239 in 2024-25. For those at the end of their training, the rise will be £5,902 over the same period.

Health secretary Neil Gray said: ‘Following weeks of constructive engagement with BMA Scotland, I am pleased to have agreed a pay offer that will ensure that our resident doctors, and dentists in training continue to feel valued while allowing NHS Scotland to remain the place of choice for them to work and train in.'

He added: ‘I am grateful for the continued efforts around the table and, with the unions now consulting their members, I hope it will be accepted.'