Thread by @ReturningDoctor

💷 Let's talk money 💷
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Last month I was underpaid £hundreds.

As a returning doctor, it can be difficult to know what your pay scale should be, and whether you are being paid correctly.

And employers can get it wrong too.

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Previous service affects pay scale, annual leave entitlement and - depending on length of absence - sick leave.

Tips 👇

• if you can, keep and provide evidence of previous service.

• check your payslip : pay scale, banding (if applicable), increment date, tax code.

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• if you think any element is incorrect, query it.

• communicate by email so there is a written record of all conversations.

• if you are not already a member, consider joining @TheBMA - they advised me on pay, increment date, annual leave and sick leave entitlement.

3/5

In addition to receiving £hundreds owed, I am also now on the correct base salary, a difference of ~£11k p.a.

*and*

my incremental date corrected to 6 months earlier.

This will affect not only my take-home pay, but also pension contributions and future pension.

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It can take a lot of time and many emails, and can feel extremely frustrating and stressful, but it is worth it.

This stuff matters, and it is what you are entitled to, based on your experience.

Don't be afraid to ask questions about it.

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