NHS Scotland staff offered pay rise of at least 4%
The pay rises will benefit 154,000 NHS staff including nurses and paramedics.
Last updated 24th Mar 2021
NHS staff in Scotland are to be offered a pay rise of at least 4% the Scottish Government has confirmed.
The pay rise would ensure that staff on the pay bands 1 to 7 would receive at least a 4% pay rise compared to 2020/21, with the staff who earned less than £25,000 in 2020/21 getting a guaranteed minimum increase of over £1,000 in 2021/22.
The pay rises will benefit 154,000 NHS Agenda for Change employees - including nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, as well as domestic, healthcare support staff, porters and other front line health workers.
The Government also say that in "recognition of an exceptional year" the pay settlement will be backdated to the 1st of December 2020.
Negotiations have now concluded as the Scottish government enters the pre-election period and an offer has been made. Each trade union will now agree their process for presenting this offer to members.
Colin Poolman, Chair of STAC and Royal College of Nursing Scotland Senior Officer said: “The timescale for negotiations was tight as a result of the forthcoming election but we have now received an offer for a one year pay deal.”
Willie Duffy, Staffside Secretary of STAC and Unison Regional Organiser added: “Each of the individual trade unions will now enter into discussions with their members on the offer.”
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said:
“Following positive discussions with NHS unions and employees the Scottish Government has put forward an offer of the biggest single pay uplift since devolution for NHS Agenda for Change staff.
“This has been an exceptionally challenging year for our health service and I am pleased that the Scottish Government is able to recognise the service and dedication of our healthcare staff.”