A 12.4 per cent pay increase for Scottish junior doctors and doctors in training for 2023/24 has been agreed with the British Medical Association and the Scottish Government.

Industrial action has been suspended while the BMA consults members.

The deal also includes a commitment to future years pay, contract and pay bargaining modernisation.

Scottish health secretary Michael Matheson said: “Following months of negotiations with BMA Scotland, I am delighted that we have agreed a pay deal for 2023/24 for our Junior Doctors.  BMA have agreed to suspend strike action in Scotland while they consult with their members.

“I hope this investment and the significant commitments we have given around pay and contract reform will show Junior Doctors how much we value them, and that we are determined to ensure that Scotland is the place for Junior Doctors to work and train.

“Some patients may have been contacted to say their treatment has been cancelled. We are working hard with health boards to make sure appointments that can go ahead do, and that any others are rescheduled as soon as possible.”