NHS Reveals Junior Doctors' Salaries in Scotland

The UK government has released the official pay structure for NHS junior doctors working in Scotland, as detailed in the NHS Pay and Conditions Circular PCS(DD)2024/01. The salary figures apply to occupation codes 2211 (Generalist Medical Practitioners) and 2212 (Specialist Medical Practitioners) and are based on a standard 40-hour work week.

Foundation Year 1 doctors earn £34,500 per year, while those in Foundation Year 2 earn £42,794 annually. Specialty Registrars (StR) receive £45,504 per year.

These figures represent the minimum rates required for skilled worker visa eligibility and do not include additional pay elements such as supplements for unsocial hours or on-call duties. The publication of these figures is significant for Nigerian-trained doctors and nurses considering employment in the UK's National Health Service, as it provides a clear understanding of early-career earnings in Scotland.

The pay framework for Scotland is distinct from that of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.