Biggest pay uplift since devolution for senior medical and dental staff.
The Scottish Government has accepted the 6% pay increase for senior NHS staff recommended by the independent Doctors and Dentists Pay Review Body (DDRB).
I welcome the announcement of the biggest pay uplift since devolution for senior NHS medical & dental staff, meaning they remain the best paid in the UK. It’s a vital step to ensure we retain our NHS workforce and is recognition of the exceptional care they provide every day.
GRAEME
The award will mean NHS Scotland senior medical and dental staff, general medical practitioners and general dental practitioners will receive a 6% pay increase for this year, backdated to 1 April 2023.
For a consultant this means a rise of £5,488 at the bottom of the pay scale and £7,292 at the top.
The NHS has faced substantial challenges over the last few years, and staff have been working tirelessly to continue to provide care while under increased pressure. This award demonstrates the value we have for all our senior medical and dental staff and the invaluable contribution they make.
HEALTH SECRETARY MICHAEL MATHESON
It’s crucial that we continue to not only recruit and build our future NHS workforce, but also retain expertise within and this award will mean our staff remain the best paid in the UK – and an overall minimum increase of 10.5% over the past two years.
We continue to negotiate with BMA Scotland Junior Doctors Committee and hope reach a separate pay settlement for 2023/24 for junior doctors soon.
