Specialty Doctors & Specialist Doctors

In August 2021 MSG entered into negotiations with BMA Scotland’s SSASC committee on reform of the 2008 SAS contract.  The other three UK countries had conducted and concluded negotiations for a new contract, with Scotland deciding to have specific discussions for NHSS.

Negotiations concluded in September 2022, and following agreement between all parties circulars were issued on 1st December 2022 setting out amended terms and conditions and pay for Specialty Doctors and introducing a new Specialist Doctor grade in NHS Scotland.

The following sections contain some key information in relation to the new contracts.  Further guidance will be added as it becomes available.

SAS FAQs (March 2023)

Click here for SAS Frequently Asked Questions SAS FAQs (March 2023)

Specialty Doctors in Scotland

Click here for the Terms and Conditions for Specialty Doctors in Scotland (October 2022) TCS Specialty Doctors in Scotland

Specialty Doctor Salary Scale 

Click here for Speciality Doctor Salary Scale Points 2023/24 – (2022 Contract) – PCS(DD)2023/01

Specialist Doctors in Scotland 

Click here for the Terms and Conditions for Specialist Doctors in Scotland (October 2022) TCS Specialist Doctors in Scotland

Specialist Doctor Salary Scale

Click here for Specialist Doctor Salary Scale Points 2023/24 – (2022 Contract) – PCS(DD)2023/01

Specialty Doctor Model Contract

Click here for a copy of the Specialty Doctor Model Contract (April 2023).


Specialist Doctor Model Contract

Click here for a copy of the Specialist Doctor Model Contract (May 2023).