Thousands of NHS doctors trapped in 'insecure gig economy' contracts

Thousands of NHS doctors trapped in 'insecure gig economy' contracts

By Liz Wells 21 November 2025

Thousands of locally employed doctors (LEDs) – many of them international graduates and from ethnic minority backgrounds – are trapped on insecure NHS contracts with no access to training, career p...

Dispute over staff contract changes at Doncaster hospital

By Liz Wells 29 May 2025

Cheswold Park, a mental health hospital in Doncaster, has 'refused' to update some staff contracts to match NHS standards, creating a ‘two-tier’ workforce, union Unite claims.

frederica-diamanta

Director of Public Health

£109,483 to £122,620

Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

RECRUITER: Salford City Council

Respite Support Worker (CDC)

Grade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Social Care Worker - Mental Health Team - WMF2643e

£34,434 - £35,412

Kendal, Cumbria £34,434 - £35,412

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Public Health

£109,483 to £122,620

Salford, Greater Manchester£109,483 to £122,620

RECRUITER: Salford City Council

Respite Support Worker (CDC)

Grade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

Doncaster, South YorkshireGrade 5, £25,178 (Pro Rata) plus 8.5% all-inclusive allowance

RECRUITER: City Of Doncaster Council

Social Care Worker - Mental Health Team - WMF2643e

£34,434 - £35,412

Kendal, Cumbria £34,434 - £35,412

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

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