GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, warns BMA

GP unemployment crisis set to deepen, warns BMA

By Liz Wells 20 May 2025

The BMA has warned Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, that as many as a thousand new GPs could be jobless when they qualify later this summer.

Northern Ireland health minister imposes disputed financial package on GPs

By Liz Wells 19 May 2025

Northern Ireland Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has imposed a disputed financial package on the country’s GPs after they rejected a deal last week.

GPs in Northern Ireland vote overwhelmingly to reject contract offer

By Liz Wells 16 May 2025

GPs in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly to reject the 25/26 General Medical Services (GMS) contract.

Resident doctors in England announce ballot for industrial action

By Liz Wells 02 May 2025

Resident doctors in England have unveiled the dates for their ballot for renewed industrial action over pay.

BMA considers next move after 'disappointing' PA ruling

By Liz Wells 17 April 2025

The BMA is considering its next steps after the 'disappointing' ruling from the High Court over its case against the GMC for blurring the lines between doctors and physician associates (PAs).

Resident doctors in England re-enter pay dispute

By Liz Wells 10 April 2025

Resident doctors in England have re-entered a pay dispute with the Government, citing key provisions of last year’s agreements that have not been upheld.

Resident doctors reach agreement on additional hours worked and safe working practices

By Liz Wells 01 April 2025

Resident doctors in England have agreed reforms to additional hours worked and safe working practices in NHS hospitals, bringing to an end a dispute with Government over lack of progress with this ...

BMA

BMA pay row escalates

By Liz Wells 20 March 2025

BMA staff have been protesting outside the union’s central London office, as a dispute about pay and recognition of service escalates.

BMA

Extent of unfilled doctors' shifts in London hospitals revealed

By Liz Wells 12 March 2025

More than 32,000 shifts that doctors in hospitals across London should have filled, were not staffed over six months in 2024, new research reveals.

GPS

New deal for GPs will 'fix' front door of NHS

By Liz Wells 28 February 2025

Government and GP representatives have agreed reforms to GP contracts for the first time in four years.

BMA urges Government to fix 'broken' student finance system

By Liz Wells 05 February 2025

The BMA is warning that insufficient government funding for medical students in England is pushing many into financial hardship.

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Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

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Assistant Director – People Commissioning & Business Support

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

£104,337 – £115,105

Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105

RECRUITER: Oldham Council

Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

£Competitive

West Sussex£Competitive

RECRUITER: West Sussex County Council

Assistant Director – People Commissioning & Business Support

£96,350 – £108,925

Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC