abcdefghijkm abcde abc a = eé~äíü=aéé~êíãéåí= = eìã~å=oéëçìêåéë=aáêéåíçê~íé= NHS Circular: PCS(DD)2005/4 Dear Colleague

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1 abcdefghijkm = eé~äíü=aéé~êíãéåí= = eìã~å=oéëçìêåéë=aáêéåíçê~íé= NHS Circular: PCS(DD)00/ Dear Colleague NEW CONSULTANT CONTRACT INCREASES TO NATIONAL SALARY SCALES AND FEES AND ALLOWANCES FOR Summary. This circular authorises changes with effect from April 00 in the salary scales and fees and allowances for consultants who have taken up the new consultant contract. The pay increase is.% and will be paid in full as from April 00.. Fees and allowances covered under Sections 9. to 9.6 of the new contract have also been increased by.%. Fees and allowances covered under Section 9.7 (ie collaborative fees) are listed in NHS Circular PCS(DD)00/... Details of the new rates are set out in the attached Annexes to this Circular which replace Appendices and (b) of the new contract issued under cover of NHS Circular PCS(DD)00/ dated 0 March 00. Action April 00 Addresses For action Chief Executives, NHS Boards and Special Health Boards For information Members: Scottish Partnership Forum Members: HR Forum Enquiries to: Mr Colin Cowie Directorate of Human Resources Scottish Executive Health Department Ground Floor Rear St Andrew s House EDINBURGH EH DG Tel: Fax: Colin.Cowie@scotland.gsi.gov.uk. NHS Boards are required to: - Note that the changes set out in the attached appendices give effect to the recommendations of the Review Body on Doctors and Dentists Remuneration and the agreements reached with the Joint Negotiating Committees. abcde abc a SE Approved Version.

2 PCS(DD)00/ - Note the changes set out in the Appendices have been approved by Scottish Ministers under Regulations and of the National Health Service (Remuneration and Conditions of Service) (Scotland) Regulations 99 (SI 99 No.7) following consultations with representatives of the Service. - Replace Appendix of the new consultant contract issued under cover of NHS Circular PCS(DD)00/ dated 0 March 00 with Annex A to this Circular. - Replace Appendix (b) of the new consultant contract with Annex B to this Circular. These changes should be recorded as Amendment No to the new contract. - Make the necessary arrangements to pay the salaries and fees notified in the Annexes to this Circular from April 00; - Notify former employees of any arrears of pay or expenses due to them; where their current address is in doubt, enquiries should be made to confirm it so that payment can be made; - Notify the Scottish Public Pensions Agency of any increase in superannuable remuneration and contributions arising from the payment of arrears to former employees. Yours sincerely MICHAEL PALMER Assistant Director of Human Resources (Workforce and Pay Policy) abcde abc a SE Approved Version.

3 PCS(DD)00/ abcdefgh DIRECTION Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 0(7) of, and paragraph of Schedule and paragraph 7 of Schedule to, the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 978, hereby give to NHS Boards and Special Health Boards the following Direction: Consultants who have taken up the new consultant contract issued to NHSScotland under cover of NHS Circular PCS(DD)00/ dated 0 March 00 shall be paid the appropriate rates relating thereto which were approved by Scottish Ministers on April 00 in NHS Circular PCS(DD)00/ with effect from April 00. MICHAEL PALMER Assistant Director of Human Resources (Workforce and Pay Policy) Scottish Executive Health Department St Andrew s House EDINBURGH EH DG April 00 AMENDMENT NO.

4 PCS(DD)00/ abcdefgh NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE, SCOTLAND APPROVAL OF REMUNERATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by regulations and of the National Health Service (Remuneration and Conditions of Service) (Scotland) Regulations 99 hereby approve the agreement of the Joint Negotiating Committees to the amendments to the new consultant contract set out in NHS Circular PCS(DD)00/ dated April 00. This approval has effect from April 00. MICHAEL PALMER Assistant Director of Human Resources (Workforce and Pay Policy) Scottish Executive Health Department St Andrew s House EDINBURGH EH DG April 00 AMENDMENT NO.

5 PCS(DD)00/ Annex A APPENDIX RATES OF PAY. PAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEW CONSULTANTS Salaries based on 00/06 rates Seniority Point Pay Point Salary 69,98 7,98 7,699 7, , , , , , DISTINCTION AWARDS FOR CONSULTANTS A+ awards 7,8 A awards,70 B awards 0,. DISCRETIONARY POINTS FOR CONSULTANTS 6 7 8,0 6,0 9,06,08,0 8,6,7,68 AMENDMENT NO.

6 PCS(DD)00/ * Guidance on the application of discretionary points for consultants is contained in NHS Circular PCS(DD)99/6 and the January 000 guidance Discretionary Points for Consultants.. AVAILABILITY SUPPLEMENTS Frequency of Rota Commitment High Frequency: in to in Medium Frequency: in to in 8 Low Frequency: in 9 or less frequent Value of supplement as a percentage of full-time basic salary Level Level 8.0%.0%.0%.0%.0%.0%. DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS Minimum Maximum Exceptional Maximum Band B Areas of 0,000 population and over,88 9,686,9 Band C Areas of 0,000 to 9,999 population,0 8,06 9,686 Band D Areas of 0,000 to 9,999 population, 6,7 8,06 Island Health Boards,678,8 - AMENDMENT NO.

7 PCS(DD)00/ 6. TRANSITIONAL PAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR CURRENT CONSULTANTS WHO TRANSFERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF PARAGRAPHS..,.. or..6 Pay progression based on 00/06 rates Seniority (years) Current Salaries / Basic Salary as at April 00 Interval (years) 0+ From April 00 9 From April 00 88,7 0 From April 00 88,7 9 From April 00 8 From April 00 7 From April 00 6 From April 00 From April 00 From April 00 From April 00 From April 00 From April 00 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 AMENDMENT NO.

8 PCS(DD)00/ 0 From April 00 88,7 9 From April 00 88,7 7-8 From April 00 88,7 6 From April 00 88,7 From April 00 88,7 From April 00 7,899 88,7 From April 00 7,899 88,7 From April 00 7,899 88,7 From April 00* 7,699 7,899 88,7 * (or anniversary of appointment if appointed after April 00) AMENDMENT NO.

9 PCS(DD)00/ 7. TRANSITIONAL PAY ARRANGEMENTS FOR CURRENT CONSULTANTS WHO TRANSFER BEFORE APRIL 008 UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF PARAGRAPHS..7 TO..9. 7(a) Salary Upon Transfer (based on 00/06 rates) Spine Point Seniority (years) Starting Salary 0 69,98 69,87 70,9 70,99 (< max) 7,899 (+ max) 6 76,996 (+ - max) 7-9 (> max) 0+ 7(b)Subsequent Pay Progression based on 00/06 rates Seniority (years) Interval (years) Basic Salary 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 AMENDMENT NO.

10 PCS(DD)00/ ,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 88,7 76,996 88,7 7,699 7,899 88,7 7,96 7,899 88,7 7,98 7,899 88,7 AMENDMENT NO.

11 PCS(DD)00/ 70,9 7,699 7,899 88,7 AMENDMENT NO.

12 PCS(DD)00/ 8. SUMMARY TABLE OF TRANSITIONAL PAY ARRANGEMENTS (FOR INFORMATION AND REFERENCE) Date of appointment to consultant post Date of transfer to new contract Date for calculating seniority Date of progression to subsequent seniority point on transitional scale Backdating Prior to April 00 April 00 * April 00 April 00 (i.e. immediate progression to subsequent seniority point on transitional scale, and then on anniversary of date of transfer.) To April 00 Prior to April 00 After April 00 but before April 008 Date of transfer Anniversary of date of transfer None Between April 00 and March 00 April 00* Date of appointment Anniversary of date of appointment To date of appointment Between April 00 and March 00 After April 00 but before April 008 Date of transfer Anniversary of date of transfer None Prior to April 00 April 008 or later Date of transfer Transitional scale not applicable. Progression to next point of substantive scale on anniversary of date of transfer. ** April 00 onwards On appointment Date of appointment Transitional scale not applicable. Progression to second point of substantive scale on anniversary of date of appointment. ** None None * Must have given written expression of intent to transfer by December 00 or date of acceptance of appointment, whichever is later. May have transfered after April 00 if unable to agree a job plan by March 00 for reasons beyond his/her control. In such cases, he/she will be treated as having transferred on April 00. ** Subject to the provisions of Section.. which determine starting salary, seniority point and seniority date. AMENDMENT NO.

13 PCS(DD)00/ 8. MILEAGE ALLOWANCES. Public Transport Rate p per mile. Regular User Rates Motor cars with or wheels* Engine capacity (cc) 0 to to 00 0 to 000 Over 000 Lump Sum ( ) Up to 9000 miles (p) to 000 (p) Thereafter (p) Standard Rates Motor cars with or wheels* Engine capacity (cc) 0 to to 00 0 to 000 Over 000 Up to 00 miles (p) to 9000 miles (p) to 000 (p) Thereafter (p) Other Motor Vehicles** Up to Over Engine Capacity (cc) up to,000 miles 6.. Rate per mile (p) Over,000 miles Passenger allowance Each passenger:.0p per mile. 6. Pedal Cycles 6.p per mile * a practitioner using a -wheeled motor car under 0cc shall be paid at the rates for cars of 0 to 000cc. ** includes motor cycles and combinations, motor scooters, mopeds and motor-assisted bicycles. AMENDMENT NO.

14 PCS(DD)00/ 0. LEASE CARS CHARGES FOR PRIVATE USE OF LEASE CARS A. The current rates of: Road Fund Licence eg Insurance for private use eg 88 Including cover for private practice use: eg 8 Handling Charge 9 B. Fixed Annual Charge per,000 private miles (for each year of the contract or notional contract), determined as follows: (Cost of Contract Hire at) - (cost of Contract hire at) (Maximum quoted mileage - minimum quoted mileage) 000 Plus total excess costs for non-base vehicle, where appropriate. Plus VAT on total charge to practitioner (A+B) NB: Where the cost to the employer of hiring the car includes Road Fund Licence and/or Insurance, these items should be extracted and the net cost used in calculating the charge per,000 miles. AMENDMENT NO.

15 PCS(DD)00/ Annex B APPENDIX (b) FEES FOR NHS WORK (Sections 9. to 9.). Domiciliary Consultations The domiciliary consultation fees payable under Section 9. of the terms and conditions of service shall be as follows: Standard rate 7. Intermediate rate 7.78 Lower rate 8.9 The overall maximum payable for a series of visits in connection with anti-coagulant therapy or the use of cytotoxic drugs shall be 6.6. The fee payable under paragraph 9.. of the terms and conditions of service (not the fee under NHS Circular No 986(PCS)) shall be: Combined fee for completion of Form BP -. For re-examination (provided previous form BP available) Exceptional Consultations The fee payable to a consultant under Section 9. of the terms and conditions of service shall be.6.. Lecture Fees The fees payable for lectures to nurses and other non-medical and non-dental staff under paragraph 9.. of the terms and conditions of service shall be.8. The fee payable for lectures to medical and dental staff under paragraph 9.. of the terms and conditions of service shall be 69.. AMENDMENT NO.

16 PCS(DD)00/. Family Planning Fees The fees payable for family planning work under paragraph 9.. of the terms and conditions of service shall be: Operating Fee Anaesthetist s Fee i. Fee per case of male sterilisation performed a. as a separate procedure 08.. b. during the course of another procedure ii. Fee per case of female sterilisation performed a. as a separate procedure b. during the course of another procedure iii. Fee for the reversal of male sterilisation iv. Fee for the reversal of female sterilisation. 6.9 v. Fee per case for the insertion or removal (on family planning grounds) of an intra-uterine contraceptive device: a. as a separate procedure 7.6. b. during the course of another procedure 8..8 c. where removal of a misplaced device involves laparoscopy or laparotomy. 6.9 vi. vii. viii. Fee per case for examination and report on pathological specimens referred in connection with NHS family planning cases Fee per case for radiological services provided in connection with NHS family planning cases Fee per notional half-day special family planning session Case 0.09 Case 0.09 Session.77 AMENDMENT NO.

17 PCS(DD)00/. Section 7 of Part of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 000 The fee payable for completion of assessment and certificate under paragraph 9.. of the terms and conditions of service is Advisory Appointments Committee The fees payable under paragraph 9.6. of the terms and conditions of service are 8.7 for a whole day and 9. for a half-day. AMENDMENT NO.