The Scottish Government

NHS Pay & Pensions

This includes:

• Developing policy on pay and terms and conditions.

• Co-ordination of Scottish input to the relevant UK pay review bodies and pay negotiating machinery and working with NHSScotland employers through the Management Steering Group of the Employers Reference Group.

• Administration of annual pay agreements for all Health Board employees.

• Policy on terms and conditions for consultants, junior doctors and non-medical staff.

• Leading the review and implementation of NHS Pension arrangements.

• Assessing and advising on the impact of Working Time Regulations on the future shape and size of the workforce and design of services.