Since 2004 the vast majority of hospital and dental consultants in Scotland have been subject to the pay, terms and conditions associated with the new consultant 2004 contract. The new contract offers the NHS a more effective system of planning and timetabling consultants’ duties. For consultants it gave greater financial recognition as well as greater transparency about the commitments expected of them.
Hospital and dental consultants also have access to award schemes such as the Distinction Award and Discretionary Points schemes. These award schemes have recently been the subject of a review conducted by the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates along with representatives from NHS Scotland.
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