Agenda for Change refers to a pay and conditions structure for the NHS introduced in 2004 to replace the old Whitley scales and clinical grading schemes. In this context, it aims to both harmonise…
This topic covers the modernisation of medical careers, the training framework that all UK medical graduates are required to undertake before progressing to speciality or GP training and the…
The topic sets out the different types of contracts issued by NHS employers as follows:Agenda for Change contracts and terms and conditions for most staff in the NHSMedical and dental staff pay and…
On 24 February 2022, all Covid-19 restrictions ended and free mass testing ended on 1 April 2022. Since then the Government published Living with Covid-19 White Paper — Update and Covid-19:…
This topic makes reference, in particular, to the role of statutory regulation in relation to a number of roles in the NHS and the impact on disciplinary processes.
Disciplinary issues arise when problems of conduct are identified by the employer. All employers should have a disciplinary procedure for dealing with such issues. Issues of straightforward…
The topic specifically covers NHS-related statutory duties, activities, policies, guidance and resources in relation to discrimination and diversity matters in the NHS.
This topic gives an overview of the new national GMS (General Medical Services) contract, including:services to be providedthe quality and outcomes frameworkfundingpractice infrastructure.It also…
