Mar 1 2008
UNISON is demanding a fairer deal for nurses and non-medical staff working with GPs.
It wants the BMA to recommend its members introduce a minimum of Agenda for Change for all staff including nurses, practice managers and receptionists.
The call follows a National Audit Office report which highlights a 58% pay increase for GP practice partners over the past three years.
It's clear from the report that while GPs' pay has risen dramatically, nurses and other practice staff have seen an increase in their workload without an increase in reward,” said UNISON head of health Karen Jennings. "A vital element of Agenda for Change is the right to training, which is more important than ever as the skills mix in surgeries is changing rapidly.
"Healthcare assistants play an increasing role in GP practice and it is essential that they get access to the right training, coupled with the right reward."