House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
NHS Consultant Workforce Update
15 April 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Victoria Atkins Con Louth and Horncastle
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Criminal Justice confirms the implementation of an offer to NHS consultant workforce in England.
- The Government will implement a revised offer that reforms the pay structure of NHS consultants.
- The deal aims to address gender pay gaps and end damaging strike actions, focusing on improving patient care and reducing waiting times.
Issue summary
The Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Criminal Justice confirms the implementation of an offer made on March 5th to NHS consultant workforce in England.
Action requested
The Government will implement a revised offer accepted by consultants which reforms their pay structure, helps mitigate gender pay gaps, addresses matters raised by unions, and ends damaging strike action. The deal aims to improve patient care and focus efforts on reducing waiting times, with the overall list dropping by almost 200,000 in the last five months.
Key facts
- The revised offer was voted for overwhelmingly by consultant members at around 83%.
- The core contract for consultants has not been updated for 20 years.
- Changes to DDRB will address matters raised by BMA and HCSA.
- Overall waiting list dropped by almost 200,000 in the last five months.