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The Staff and Associate Specialists Committee (SASC UK) were informed by the Government that the contract proposals as set out in the summary agreement have now been ratified in England.
However, the Government suggested a ‘transitional pay award’ and implementation from 1 April 2008. The Government has also clarified that they are not willing to negotiate any further amendments to the TCS.
SASC UK were extremely disappointed with the proposed transitional arrangements and the decision to undermine the negotiations process. They resolved to send the contract proposals (as final) to a vote of all SAS doctors. Voting closed on 14 March and results are available on the vote page.
Information on the contract negotiations can also be found on the NHS Employers website.
Details of all the essential staff and associate specialists contract documentation.
Essential contract information
A statement of principles and priorities designed to improve training and development of SAS grade doctors and the recommended best usage of development funding.
SASC statement on the funding and development of SAS doctorsSurvey of SAS doctors' training and professional development needs in England, September 2008
The information from this survey will be used by the SASC in their negotiations with COPMeD and NHS Employers over the coming months as well as forming a basis for the BMA's evidence submitted to the Doctors and Dentists Review Body (DDRB) process for 2009/10 for SAS doctors.SAS contract next steps, April 2008
Background to the current situation with the implementation of the staff and associate specialists contract, as well as the next steps, likely timings and additional points to consider.Specialty Doctor and Associate Specialist Pay Scales
Pay scales for the new Associate Specialist and Specialty Doctor grades, including 2008 DDRB pay increases.Clarification on the extra £7m for SAS doctors, 12 March
The BMA sought clarification on the staff and associate doctors funding announcement and has received a letter from Health Minister Ann Keen.Suggestions for SAS development funding use
Six suggestions for the use of the £12m allocated for Staff and Associate Specialist development from the Staff and Associate Specialists Committee as well as information on other work.
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Contract negotiations background
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