Bibliography and source notes
The numbered entries support the factual and procedural statements indicated in the text. Worked examples, preparation methods and professional interpretation are explained in the relevant chapters. The source record was checked through 12 September 2026. Use current authoritative documents for a live decision because changing provisions may differ from those recorded for this edition.
1 NHS Employers
Terms and conditions and resources for the SAS contract 2021
Referenced in Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/terms-and-conditions-and-resources-sas-contract-2021
2 General Medical Council
The Specialist Register
Referenced in Chapters 1, 2, 4.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/our-registers/a-guide-to-our-registers/specialist-registration
3 General Medical Council
Good medical practice
Referenced in Chapters 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 19, 22.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/good-medical-practice-2024---english_pdf-102607294.pdf
4 NHS Wales Employers
Specialty Specialist and Associate Specialist SAS Doctors Wales
Referenced in Chapters 2, 3, 15.
https://thenhsalliance.org/resources/specialty-specialist-and-associate-specialist-sas-doctors-wales
5 Department of Health Northern Ireland
SAS 2021 Contract documentation and guidance
Referenced in Chapters 2, 3, 5, 17.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/sas-2021-contract-documentation-and-guidance
6 NHS Employers
Generic capabilities framework for the new Specialist grade
Referenced in Chapters 2, 15, 16, 17.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/system/files/2022-09/Generic-capabilities-framework-for-new-specialist-grade.pdf
7 General Medical Council
Delegation and referral
Referenced in Chapters 2, 9.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/gmc-guidance-for-doctors---delegation-and-referral_pdf-58834134.pdf
8 General Medical Council
Applying for specialist or GP registration
Referenced in Chapters 2, 12, 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/applying-for-specialist-or-gp-registration
9 General Medical Council
Find your connection for revalidation
Referenced in Chapters 3, 4, 10, 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/my-db-tool
10 HM Revenue and Customs
Income Tax rates and Personal Allowances
Referenced in Chapter 3.
https://www.gov.uk/income-tax-rates
11 NHS Scotland
PCS DD 2025 02 Career Progression and Regrading policy
Referenced in Chapter 3.
https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/pcs2025-dd-02.pdf
12 NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Pensions Member hub
Referenced in Chapters 3, 4, 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub
13 Scottish Public Pensions Agency
NHS Scotland Pension Scheme
Referenced in Chapters 3, 21.
https://pensions.gov.scot/nhs
14 HSC Pension Service
HSC Pension Service
Referenced in Chapter 3.
https://hscpensions.hscni.net/
15 NHS Employers
SAS charter
Referenced in Chapter 3.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/sas-charter
16 NHS England
Medical appraisal guide
Referenced in Chapters 3, 10.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/professional-standards/medical-revalidation/appraisers/med-app-guide/
17 Health Education and Improvement Wales
MARS Medical Appraisal Revalidation System
Referenced in Chapters 3, 10, 11.
https://medical.marswales.org/
18 Medical Appraisal Scotland
Medical Appraisal Scotland and SOAR
Referenced in Chapters 3, 10, 11.
https://www.appraisal.nes.scot.nhs.uk/
19 Department of Health Northern Ireland
Revalidation and appraisal for doctors and dentists (excluding GPs)
Referenced in Chapters 3, 10, 11.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/revalidation
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/appraisal-doctors-and-dentists-excluding-gps
20 NHS Employers
Employment standards and regulation
Referenced in Chapter 4.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/recruitment/employment-standards-and-regulation
21 UK Government
Health and Care Worker visa: Update your visa if you change job or employer
Referenced in Chapter 4.
https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/update-your-visa-if-you-change-job-or-employer
22 General Medical Council
Insurance indemnity and medico-legal support for doctors
Referenced in Chapter 4.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/information-for-doctors-on-the-register/insurance-indemnity-and-medico-legal-support
23 Acas
What reasonable adjustments are
Referenced in Chapters 4, 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/reasonable-adjustments
24 Acas
What an employment contract is
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-contracts-and-the-law
25 Acas
When someone must get their statement
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/what-must-be-written-in-an-employment-contract/when-an-employee-must-get-their-written-statement
26 Northern Ireland Government
Written statement of employment particulars
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/written-statement-employment-particulars
27 Acas
Custom and practice
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-contracts-and-the-law/custom-and-practice
28 Acas
Changes to employment contracts
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/changes-to-employment-contracts
29 Acas
Flexibility clauses
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-contracts-and-the-law/implied-and-imposed-terms/custom-and-practice/flexibility-clauses
30 Northern Ireland Government
Changes to employment conditions
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/changes-employment-conditions
31 Acas
Advice
Referenced in Chapter 5.
https://www.acas.org.uk/advice
32 NHS Wales Employers
Terms and Conditions of Service Specialty Doctor Wales Version 4 October 2024
Referenced in Chapter 6.
https://thenhsalliance.org/media/e4uhtlhv/2024-terms-and-conditions-of-service-specialty-doctor-wales-2024.pdf
33 NHS Employers and British Medical Association
A UK guide to job planning for specialty doctors and associate specialists 2012
Referenced in Chapters 6, 19.
https://nhs-alliance.uksouth01.umbraco.io/media/araex2u5/sas-job-planning-specialists-2012.pdf
34 Department of Health Northern Ireland
Terms and Conditions of Service Specialty Doctor Northern Ireland 2021
Referenced in Chapters 6, 8.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/doh-terms-and-conditions-of-service-specialty-doctor.pdf
35 NHS Scotland and British Medical Association Scotland
Terms and Conditions of Service Specialty Doctor in Scotland 2022
Referenced in Chapter 6.
https://www.bma.org.uk/media/6337/bma-sas-specialty-doctor-contract_29-oct-22.pdf
36 British Medical Association
Supporting professional activities SPA time for SAS doctors
Referenced in Chapters 6, 7.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/job-planning/job-planning-process/supporting-professional-activities-spa-time-for-sas-doctors
37 General Medical Council
Raising and acting on concerns about patient safety
Referenced in Chapters 6, 7, 9, 20.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/raising-and-acting-on-concerns-about-patient-safety---english-0617_pdf-48902813.pdf
38 British Medical Association
Staff associate specialist and specialty doctor contract
Referenced in Chapter 6.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/contracts/sas-doctor-contract/sas-contracts
39 British Medical Association
Working on-call guidance for SAS doctors
Referenced in Chapter 7.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/job-planning/job-planning-process/working-on-call-guidance-for-sas-doctors
40 British Medical Association
SAS pay progression
Referenced in Chapter 8.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/pay/specialist-associate-specialist-and-specialty-doctors-pay-scales/sas-pay-progression
41 Department of Health Northern Ireland
SAS 2021 Contracts Pay Progression Guidance for Specialist and Specialty Doctors
Referenced in Chapter 8.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/doh-sas-pay-progression-guidance-specialist-speciality-doctors.PDF
42 Department of Health Northern Ireland
Terms and conditions of service Specialist Northern Ireland 2021
Referenced in Chapter 8.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/doh-terms-and-conditions-of-service-specialist.pdf
43 NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Pension Scheme regulations changing for part-time NHS staff
Referenced in Chapter 8.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pension-scheme-regulations-changing-part-time-nhs-staff-1
44 British Medical Association
Job plan mediation and appeals panels
Referenced in Chapter 8.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/job-planning/appeals-and-mediation/job-plan-mediation-and-appeals-panels
45 Acas
Employment tribunal time limits
Referenced in Chapters 8, 20.
https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-tribunal-time-limits
46 Northern Ireland government nidirect
Early conciliation
Referenced in Chapter 8.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/early-conciliation
47 General Medical Council
Leadership and management
Referenced in Chapters 9, 19.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/leadership-and-management-for-all-doctors---english_pdf-48903400.pdf
48 NHS England
Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
Referenced in Chapter 9.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/patient-safety-incident-response-framework/
49 Health Services Safety Investigations Body
The impact of staff fatigue on patient safety
Referenced in Chapter 9.
https://www.hssib.org.uk/patient-safety-investigations/the-impact-of-staff-fatigue-on-patient-safety/investigation-report/
50 NHS England
The national speak up policy
Referenced in Chapter 9.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/the-national-speak-up-policy/
51 Welsh Government
Speaking Up Safely A Framework for the NHS in Wales
Referenced in Chapters 9, 20.
https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2023-10/speaking-up-safely_0.pdf
52 Independent National Whistleblowing Officer Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
National Whistleblowing Standards
Referenced in Chapters 9, 20.
https://inwo.spso.org.uk/national-whistleblowing-standards
53 Department of Health Northern Ireland
HSC Whistleblowing Framework and Model Policy
Referenced in Chapters 9, 20.
https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/hsc-whistleblowing.PDF
54 Acas
Whistleblowing at work The law
Referenced in Chapter 9.
https://www.acas.org.uk/whistleblowing-at-work
55 Northern Ireland government nidirect
Blowing the whistle on workplace wrongdoing
Referenced in Chapters 9, 20.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/blowing-whistle-workplace-wrongdoing
56 Medical Defence Union
Raising concerns
Referenced in Chapter 9.
https://www.themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/guides/raising-concerns
57 General Medical Council
Guidance on supporting information for revalidation
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation
58 General Medical Council
Meeting our revalidation requirements overarching principles
Referenced in Chapters 10, 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/meeting-our-revalidation-requirements-overarching-principles
59 General Medical Council
Continuing professional development
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/continuing-professional-development
60 General Medical Council
Quality improvement activity
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/quality-improvement-activity
61 General Medical Council
Significant events
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/significant-events
62 General Medical Council
Patient feedback or feedback from those you provide medical services to
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/patient-feedback---or-feedback-from-those-you-provide-medical-services-to
63 General Medical Council
Colleague feedback
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/colleague-feedback
64 General Medical Council
Compliments and complaints
Referenced in Chapter 10.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/compliments-and-complaints
65 GMC Academy of Medical Royal Colleges COPMeD and Medical Schools Council
The reflective practitioner
Referenced in Chapters 10, 12, 13.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/dc11703-pol-w-the-reflective-practioner-guidance-20210112_pdf-78479611.pdf
66 General Medical Council
Guidance for doctors requirements for revalidation and maintaining your licence
Referenced in Chapters 11, 22.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/gmc-site/registration-and-licensing/guidance_for_doctors_requirements_for_revalidation_and_maintaining_your_licence.pdf
67 General Medical Council
Introduction to the protocol for making revalidation recommendations
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/protocol-for-making-revalidation-recommendations/introduction
68 General Medical Council
Additional requirements for doctors without a connection
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-for-doctors-requirements-for-revalidation/additional-requirements-for-doctors-without-a-connection
69 General Medical Council
Recommendations to revalidate
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/protocol-for-making-revalidation-recommendations/recommendations-to-revalidate
70 General Medical Council
Protocol for making revalidation recommendations
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/protocol-for-making-revalidation-recommendations
71 General Medical Council
Recommendations to defer
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/protocol-for-making-revalidation-recommendations/recommendations-to-defer
72 General Medical Council
Recommendations of non-engagement
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/protocol-for-making-revalidation-recommendations/recommendations-of-non-engagement
73 General Medical Council
Revalidation for doctors questions and answers
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/revalidation-for-doctors-questions-and-answers
74 General Medical Council
Information sharing principles
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/information-sharing-principles
75 General Medical Council
Revalidation requirements for doctors
Referenced in Chapter 11.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-for-doctors-requirements-for-revalidation/revalidation-requirements-for-doctors
76 General Medical Council
Guidance on supporting information for revalidation
Referenced in Chapter 12.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation/guidance-on-supporting-information-for-revalidation
77 Information Commissioner's Office
Pseudonymisation
Referenced in Chapter 12.
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/data-sharing/anonymisation/pseudonymisation/
78 Information Commissioner's Office
A guide to data security
Referenced in Chapter 12.
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/security/a-guide-to-data-security/
79 Information Commissioner's Office
Principle (e): Storage limitation
Referenced in Chapter 12.
https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/data-protection-principles/a-guide-to-the-data-protection-principles/storage-limitation/
80 General Medical Council
How to verify evidence for specialist and GP applications
Referenced in Chapter 12.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/how-to-verify-evidence-for-specialist-and-gp-applications
81 General Medical Council
Good medical practice
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-standards/professional-standards-for-doctors/good-medical-practice
82 General Medical Council
Decision making principles in fitness to practise (Doctors)
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/dc21130-decision-making-principles-in-fitness-to-practise_pdf-104227640.pdf
83 General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council
Openness and honesty when things go wrong: the professional duty of candour
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/openness-and-honesty-when-things-go-wrong--the-professional-duty-of-candour_pdf-61540594.pdf
84 NHS England
Patient safety incident response standards
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/patient-safety-incident-response-standards/
85 General Medical Council
Deciding whether to open an investigation (Doctors)
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/dc23657---deciding-whether-to-open-an-investigation--doctors-_pdf-110172705.pdf
86 Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service
Guidance for MPTS tribunals: Section two, IOT hearings
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.mpts-uk.org/cdn/mpts-documents/dc27378---guidance-for-mpts-tribunals---section-2-iot-hearings--drs-_pdf-113027956.pdf
87 Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland
Guidance on GMC investigations
Referenced in Chapter 13.
https://www.mddus.com/advice-and-support/medical/medical-advisory-guides/gmc/gmc-investigations
88 General Medical Council
Specialty specific guidance for Portfolio pathway applications
Referenced in Chapters 14, 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialty-specific-guidance
89 NHS Employers
SAS development guidance
Referenced in Chapter 14.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/sas-development-guidance
90 NHS Employers
The Specialist grade role
Referenced in Chapter 14.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/specialist-grade-role
91 NHS Employers
Specialist grade template for collating entry criteria evidence
Referenced in Chapter 14.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/system/files/media/Specialist-grade-template-collating-entry-criteria-evidence_0.docx
92 Welsh Partnership Forum Medical and Dental Business Group / NHS Wales Employers
Policy for the Management of Specialty to Specialist Career Progression — Regrading
Referenced in Chapter 15.
https://nhs-alliance.uksouth01.umbraco.io/media/ka0nx4bj/policy-for-the-management-of-speciality-to-specialist-career-progression-regrading.pdf
93 NHS Wales Employers
MST Specialty Doctor Career Progression central application form
Referenced in Chapter 15.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrpzB-curW4dAi91z0JCepsVUOURBU1RYQjNWSzdMVFhPWVhDUFNBNzIwTCQlQCN0PWcu
94 NHS Wales Employers
Terms and Conditions of Service for Specialist Doctors (Wales), 2024
Referenced in Chapter 15.
https://nhs-alliance.uksouth01.umbraco.io/media/1nelvao1/2024-terms-and-conditions-of-service-specialist-doctor-wales-2024.pdf
95 Scottish Government / NHS Scotland
PCS(DD)2025/02 — Policy for the Career Progression/Regrading of Specialty Doctor/Dentist to Specialist Grade
Referenced in Chapter 16.
https://www.scotlanddeanery.nhs.scot/media/lfymdogd/policy-for-the-career-progression-regrading-of-specialty.pdf
96 British Medical Association Scotland
How Specialty Doctors can be regraded to Specialists in NHS Scotland
Referenced in Chapter 16.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/contracts/sas-doctor-contract/how-specialty-doctors-can-be-regraded-to-specialists-in-nhs-scotland
97 Scottish Government / NHS Scotland
PCS(DD)2022/03 — New contract for Specialist Doctor grade
Referenced in Chapter 16.
https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/pcs2022-dd-03.pdf
98 Scottish Government / NHS Scotland
Specialty Doctor/Dentist Career Progression/Regrading Application Form
Referenced in Chapter 16.
https://www.publications.scot.nhs.uk/files/dcsasapplication.docx
99 NHS Employers
Terms and Conditions of Service: Specialist (England) 2021
Referenced in Chapter 17.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/system/files/media/TCS-for-specialist-grade-england-2021_0.pdf
100 Department of Health Northern Ireland
Specialist grade template person specification
Referenced in Chapter 17.
https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/doh-specialist-grade-template-person-specification.pdf
101 NHS Employers
Guidance: the establishment and introduction of the Specialist role in England
Referenced in Chapter 17.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/guidance-establishment-and-introduction-specialist-role-england
102 NHS Employers and British Medical Association
SAS eligibility and permanency framework
Referenced in Chapter 17.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/sas-eligibility-and-permanency-framework
103 General Medical Council
Application process for a specialist registration Portfolio application
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/application-process
104 General Medical Council
Eligibility for a specialist registration Portfolio application
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/eligibility
105 General Medical Council
Specialties and curricula for a specialist registration Portfolio application
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/specialties-and-curricula
106 General Medical Council
Evidence anonymisation (redaction)
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/evidence-anonymisation-and-redaction
107 General Medical Council
Verify your evidence for a specialist registration Portfolio application
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/verify-your-evidence
108 General Medical Council
Authentication and translation of evidence
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/authentication-and-translation
109 General Medical Council
Referees for a specialist registration Portfolio application
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/referees
110 General Medical Council
Application decision for a specialist registration Portfolio application
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/join-our-registers/registration-applications/specialist-application-guides/specialist-registration-portfolio/application-decision
111 General Medical Council
General Medical Council Specialist Fees Regulations 2026
Referenced in Chapter 18.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/general-medical-council-specialist-fee-regulations---effective-1-april-2026_pdf-113184035.pdf
112 General Medical Council
Recognising and approving trainers: the implementation plan
Referenced in Chapter 19.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/position-statements/recognising-and-approving-trainers-implementation-plan
113 General Medical Council
Promoting excellence: standards for medical education and training
Referenced in Chapter 19.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/cdn/documents/promoting-excellence---guide-for-stakeholders_pdf-63751869.pdf
114 Academy of Medical Educators
Professional Standards for Medical Educators
Referenced in Chapter 19.
https://medicaleducators.org/write/MediaManager/Documents/AoME_Professional_Standards_Web_June_2021.pdf
115 Acas
Discrimination and bullying
Referenced in Chapter 20.
https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying
116 Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
Harassment and bullying at work
Referenced in Chapter 20.
https://equalityni.org/workplace/workplace-guidance/guidance-library/harassment-and-bullying-at-work
117 Acas
Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures
Referenced in Chapter 20.
https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-code-of-practice-on-disciplinary-and-grievance-procedures/html
118 Northern Ireland government nidirect
Grievance procedures
Referenced in Chapter 20.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/grievance-procedures
119 NHS England
The future of Freedom to Speak Up
Referenced in Chapter 20.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/the-future-of-freedom-to-speak-up/
120 Department for Business and Trade
Whistleblowing guidance for employers
Referenced in Chapter 20.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/whistleblowing-guidance-for-employers
121 NHS Business Services Authority
1995/2008 NHS Pension Scheme: guide for members
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/1995-2008%20Members%20Guide%20%28V25%29%2005.2024.pdf
122 NHS Business Services Authority
2015 NHS Pension Scheme: guide for members
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2024-05/2015%20Members%20Guide%20%28V13%29%2005.2024.pdf
123 HSC Pension Service
HSC Pension Scheme
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://hscpensions.hscni.net/hsc-pension-scheme/
124 NHS Business Services Authority
The public service pensions remedy: McCloud
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/public-service-pensions-remedy-mccloud
125 HM Revenue and Customs
Pension schemes rates
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-pension-schemes/pension-schemes-rates
126 HM Revenue and Customs
Annual allowance: carry forward: calculating unused annual allowance
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/pensions-tax-manual/ptm055200
127 NHS Business Services Authority
Annual allowance
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub/annual-allowance
128 NHS Business Services Authority
NHS Pensions annual allowance scheme pays election
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2025-08/Annual%20Allowance%20Scheme%20Pays-SPE%202-20250813-%28V16%29%20.pdf
129 NHS Business Services Authority
Lump sum allowances from 6 April 2024
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub/lump-sum-allowances-6-april-2024
130 NHS Business Services Authority
Partial retirement
Referenced in Chapters 21, 22.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub/partial-retirement
131 Scottish Public Pensions Agency
NHS partial retirement
Referenced in Chapters 21, 22.
https://pensions.gov.scot/nhs/ready-retirement/partial-retirement
132 HSC Pension Service
HSC partial retirement member factsheet
Referenced in Chapters 21, 22.
https://hscpensions.hscni.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/HSC-Pension-Service-Partial-Retirement-Member-Factsheet.pdf
133 NHS Business Services Authority
Applying for ill health pension benefits
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub/applying-ill-health-pension-benefits
134 Medics' Money
NHS Pension Scheme guide
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://medicsmoney.co.uk/nhs-pension-scheme-guide-by-medics-money/
135 British Medical Association
NHS pension annual allowance
Referenced in Chapter 21.
https://www.bma.org.uk/pay-and-contracts/pensions/pensions-tax/nhs-pension-annual-allowance
136 Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Making a statutory flexible working request
Referenced in Chapter 22.
https://www.acas.org.uk/statutory-flexible-working-requests/making-a-request
137 General Medical Council
Revalidation for doctors with a connection
Referenced in Chapter 22.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/managing-your-registration/revalidation/revalidation-for-doctors/revalidation-for-doctors-with-a-connection
138 General Medical Council
Returning to work: guidance for training organisations
Referenced in Chapter 22.
https://www.gmc-uk.org/education/standards-guidance-and-curricula/guidance/welcomed-and-valued/how-can-postgraduate-training-organisations-apply-their-duties/return-to-work
139 NHS Employers
Partial retirement employment guidance
Referenced in Chapter 22.
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/partial-retirement-employment-guidance