In article <001f01c255c7$63b2a4a0$5a407bd5@oemcomputer>, Michael Dudley <[log in to unmask]> writes > Out of interest, is there anyone lurking out there (and is brave > enough to > put their head above the parapet!) who is planning to vote yes, and > thinks > the proposed new consultant contract is actually a good thing? > Somebody sent me what is said to be, and appears to be Andrew Fosters (Director of Human Resources for the NHS) PowerPoint presentation on this it is about 600k - I could send it to the list or to those that want it - I can see no copyright on it Nothing new I guess - but the tone is strong - and I would be concerned if I were to be on the receiving end of it Here is an abstract from the last slide: <Insert> KEY ISSUES BMA think managers will not use the contract Tools that must be used - agreeing new job plans with more clinical care - only paying extra for work already done to the deserving few who do the most - using evening and weekend sessions - using the extra plain time rate sessions - agreeing important and stretching objectives - withholding pay progression if not earned - implementing the private practice rule book </Insert> -- Jel