Getty Images Senior doctors are charging the NHS premium rates for overtime, as pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some to make more than £200,000 a year from additional work, a BBC News investigation has found. That is nearly double the average basic pay for a full-time consultant in England. Many of the consultants … Read more
‘Re-engagement’ of retired railway officers as ‘consultants’ in the available vacant posts in both junior and senior categories by the zonal General Managers concerned across the country was approved by the Railway Board (RB). The image is used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL The Railway Board (RB) has approved ‘re-engagement’ of … Read more
Dr Vishal Sharma, BMA consultants committee chair, said: “We’ve reached this point not just through our tough negotiations with the Government, but thanks to the resolve of consultants, who took the difficult decision to strike, and did so safely and effectively, on multiple occasions, sending a clear message that they would not back down.” Source … Read more
The system of banding doctors was also to be streamlined. The change was designed to ensure consultants spend less time on the bottom band and rise to the top more quickly, which it is hoped will help women who have taken time out to have, and care for, children. Source link
“This means doctors who started their hospital training this year have received a 10.3% pay increase, with the average junior doctor getting 9.8% and consultants 6%, alongside generous reforms to their pensions – the BMA’s number one ask,” the spokesperson added. Source link
Autumn walkouts in England will involve both groups, but emergency cover will be provided. Source link
Dr Vishal Sharma, chairman of the BMA consultants committee, said: “In my 25 years in the NHS, I have never seen consultants more demoralised, frustrated and in despair over this government’s refusal to support the NHS workforce and the patients they serve.” Source link
NHS bosses criticise pay demand for consultants to provide emergency care during junior doctors’ walkout. Source link
NEW DELHI: The government has banned creation of any new posts under all ministries and departments while restricting hiring of consultants on higher wages as part of its fresh expenditure rationalisation measures. “In the context of the present fiscal situation and the consequent pressure on government resources there is a need for further rationalisation of … Read more