BMA tells consultants to stop carrying out non-contractual work unless properly paid

The BMA has published a “rate card” to guide NHS consultants in England on how much to charge their employers for non-contractual work.It provides three minimum recommended rates, ranging from £150 (€180; $180) to £250 an hour (box 1). It also provides equivalent programmed activities (PAs). The card is valid immediately and will be reviewed again in September.Box 1Recommended minimum hourly rates of pay and equivalent programmed activitiesHourly pay ratesWeekdays 7 am to 7 pm: £150Weekdays 7 pm to 11 pm: £200Weekends 7 am to 11 pm: £200Overnight 11 pm to 7 am: £250Equivalent PAsWeekdays 7 am to 7 pm: 3 hours = 1 PAWeekdays 7 pm to 11 pm: 2 hours = 1 PAWeekends 7 am to 11 pm: 2 hours = 1 PAOvernight 11 pm to 7 am: 1.5 hrs = 1 PA*All times include travel and preoperative, postoperative, and administrative timeNon-contractual work is anything outside a consultant’s…
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