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Scotland will not impose junior doctor contracts, says Robison
Scottish Health Secretary Shona Robison has confirmed that Scotland will not impose any contract on junior doctors working north of the border, following Jeremy Hunt’s announcement to impose contracts on junior doctors following the recent disputes.
Saying that it was ‘extremely disappointing’ that the UK government has announced the imposition of a contract for junior doctors, Robison reassured those working in the NHS in Scotland that a new contract will not be imposed.
“Robison said: We take a very different approach to our relations with NHS staff and are determined to continue our longstanding positive relationship - working with staff to improve and shape services for the future.
“Junior doctors are an extremely valued part of Scotland’s NHS and that is why we will continue to service the existing contract for junior doctors until such time that we feel it is right to move towards negotiations. We believe that working with our junior doctors and other NHS staff is ultimately in the best interests of patients.”
Recently, the Scottish Government launched a recruitment drive to attract more junior doctors to live and work in Scotland. A series of videos, featuring interviews with the chief medical officer and trainee doctors working in NHS Scotland, were produced to highlight the many positive aspects of training, working and living in Scotland.
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