Amicus has submitted a demand for a ‘substantial’ pay increase for 2006-2007 in its submission today, 15 November 2005, to the Pay Review Body. We are seeking an above-the-cost of living increase for one year only. Amicus has also highlighted evidence of abuse over the job evaluation process by NHS trusts.
Other points that Amicus wants the Pay Review Body to consider include:
- Amicus wants coverage by the Pay Review Body to be extended.
- Amicus wants the Pay Review Body to investigate the need for a recruitment and retention premia for pharmacists and cytology screeners.
- Amicus wants a new salary index introduced to give confidence that salaries are not being eroded by regional pay flexibility. It wants High Cost (of living) Allowances (HCAs) to be paid in addition to national rates.
- The Office of Manpower Economics should oversee that the new pay scales are applied consistently across the board.
- There is sufficient money available from government for maintaining training places in light of cuts by NHS training bodies.
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