Consultants in Scotland have voted to accept a £124.9 million investment in their pay and reward package.

The pay deal will result in a 10.5 per cent uplift to all basic pay with £5.7 million invested in other contractual elements. It will be backdated to 1 April 2024.

£5.7 million has been allocated towards uplifting discretionary points from £3204 to £3600 per point.

Health secretary Neil Gray said: “I am very pleased that the consultants have voted to accept our pay offer. This will ensure that our consultant workforce feel valued, supported and fairly rewarded.

“This will bring Scotland back into line with recent pay deals in other parts of the UK, ensuring our NHS remains competitive when recruiting and retaining consultants.

“I wish to thank our consultants for their dedication and patience. They are a critical part of NHS Scotland’s workforce and we are committed to supporting them.”