Most of my opinion of this "contract" has been covered and I will not repeat
it. Just a few points:
1. I don't expect there will be a vote on the proposal as it stands -
someone will come up with a face-saving excuse and renegotiate.
2. The most urgent priority, recognising the fears mentioned on this list
and elsewhere, is to find someone/s who will negotiate it without allowing
the govt. to delay too much.
3. Consultants should provide some incentive to the govt. to negotiate, not
by threatening to strike (although that works well with this govt), but, as
hinted at by previous postings, mass resignation with 3-month notice and
offer to re-sign with an acceptable contract.
4. I believe there is ZERO relationship between how much some consultants do
(and probably always will do) beyond their contract. So, "recognising" these
antisocial unpaid overtime within the framework will only lead to even more
being "expected" beyond that.
5. There will always be those who will find a contract to their benefit -
that's to be expected. If I found myself in that position, I might also grab
at the chance. But, in this case, I think I'd make every effort to stick
with the group and find a better contract for the majority. Still, of
course, some people will be less advantaged than others, but at least, AS A
GROUP, we will be better off.
6. Finally, can someone please point out to whomever renegotiates this that
there are also consultants in that little department between the ambulance
entrance and the surgical wards... There seems to be nothing in this
framework to do with A&E...
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