SURGEON SHORTAGE WARNING: MEDIC BRAIN DRAIN
Daily Record|January 03, 2024
Ministers told bonus ban leads to fewer specialists
PAUL HUTCHEON
SURGEON SHORTAGE WARNING: MEDIC BRAIN DRAIN

DOCTORS are leaving the NHS in Scotland as a result of a ban on bonuses, the Scottish Government has been warned.

NHS chiefs and SNP ministers are split over claims the abolition of distinction awards for experienced consultants is leading to a shortage of top doctors here.

Alex Salmond's administration scrapped awards for new entrants in 2010 amid concern over their generosity.

A "B" award gives a consultant an extra £31,959 a year while a "A" doles out £55,924 more.

An "A+", the highest award for excellence, results in £75,889 a year on top of salary.

This story is from the January 03, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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