Types of contract: health (Scotland)
Updating author: Julie Steele
Summary
- The NHS terms and conditions of service handbook prescribes the pay and conditions of service applicable to part-time and fixed-term employees. (See Part-time contracts and Fixed-term contracts)
- There is guidance available on the use of agency workers in NHS Scotland. (See Agency workers)
- There are two contracts in force for staff and associate specialists in the NHS. (See Staff and associate specialists contract)
- There are two types of contracts in force for consultants in the NHS. (See Consultants contract)
- The General Medical Services contract aims to give GPs and practice staff greater control over their workload. (See General Medical Services contract)
- The junior doctors' contract came into effect in December 2000. (See Junior doctors contract)
- Local commissioning arrangements for dentists are governed by the National Health Service (General Dental Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 (SSI 2010/208). (See General dental services contract)
- The Scottish Government has published guidance on joint appointments between NHS organisations and local government in Scotland. (See Joint appointments guidance)