iStockNHS consultants working in Scotland have voted to accept a pay rise of 10.5% after entering into a formal dispute with the Scottish Government.
The offer represents a £124.9m investment in their pay and reward package, bringing it in line with other UK nations.
It comes after the British Medical Association (BMA) warned that Scottish consultants risked becoming the worst-paid in Britain.
The deal will see a 10.5% uplift to all basic pay, backdated to April 1.
A further £5.7m has been made available to enhance discretionary points, allowing NHS boards to reward excellence in service delivery.
Health secretary Neil Gray said: “I am very pleased that the consultants have voted to accept our pay offer. This will ensure that our consultant workforce feel valued, supported and fairly rewarded.
“This will bring Scotland back into line with recent pay deals in other parts of the UK, ensuring our NHS remains competitive when recruiting and retaining consultants.
“I wish to thank our consultants for their dedication and patience. They are a critical part of NHS Scotland’s workforce and we are committed to supporting them.”
The BMA has been contacted for comment.
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