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NHS PAY 2022
ENGLAND
1. What is the pay offer?
The Government in England have announced that they will follow the PRB recommendation of £1,400, enhanced to 4% for top of Band 6 and all of Band 7 on Agenda for Change, backdated to 1st April 2022.
2. When will this be paid?
It is expected that it will be paid in September 2022, with back pay in October 2022, although this has not yet been confirmed.
The Government, in choosing to use the PRB process, do not have to obtain the assent of trade unions before implementation and this pay award will be paid to you, regardless of whether union members want to accept the offer or not. This is not a pay negotiation, it is an imposition of what the Government think you are worth. If you want to challenge this and continue the fight for pay justice, you need to vote against the pay award and for industrial action. If a majority of GMB members vote for industrial action in this consultative ballot, we will look to move to a formal postal ballot for industrial action as required by law. YOU MUST VOTE IN BOTH BALLOTS. If we secure mandates for industrial action, we will endeavour to align that action with other health unions who also secure action mandates.
3. The pay increase was due from April 2022, will it be back-dated?
Yes. The pay offer will be back dated to 1st April 2022. It is expected that back pay will be paid in October 2022.
4. Who will receive the pay award?
All staff directly employed on Agenda for Change Contracts working in NHS Trusts and Ambulance Services in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
5. Who doesn’t this apply to?
It does not apply to NHS Employers in Scotland due to the Scottish Government negotiating on pay with health unions this year.
It also does not apply to workers employed by NHS contractors, private employers or wholly owned subsidiaries who do not follow Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions – unless they have transferred from an NHS Trust and retained their Terms & Conditions under a TUPE transfer.
6. I work for a private employer, or Wholly Owned Subsidiary; how can I know if this applies to me?
The pay award does not apply to workers employed by private employers, including Wholly Owned Subsidiaries, who do not follow Agenda for Change Terms & Conditions – unless they have transferred from an NHS Trust and retained their Terms & Conditions under a TUPE transfer.
If you are unsure, contact your local GMB, branch details can be found here.
7. What is the pay award worth to me?
2021/22 hourly rate (£)
2021/22 annual value (£)
1st April Advancefor Living Wage
1st April Advancefor Living Wage hourly rate
Increase £
Increase %
NEW 2022/23 hourly rate (£)
NEW 2022/23 annual value (£)
Band 1
£9.49
£18,546
£ 0.16
£ 9.65
£1,400
7.40%
£10.37
£20,270
Band 2
£9.49
£18,546
£ 0.16
£ 9.65
£1,400
7.40%
£10.37
£20,270
£10.19
£19,918
£1,400
7.02%
£10.90
£21,318
Band 3
£10.40
£20,330
£1,400
6.88%
£11.11
£21,730
£11.14
£21,777
£1,400
6.42%
£11.85
£23,177
Band 4
£11.53
£22,544
£1,400
6.23%
£12.25
£23,949
£12.73
£24,882
£1,400
5.62%
£13.44
£26,282
Band 5
£13.12
£25,655
£1,400
5.45%
£13.84
£27,055
£14.21
£27,780
£1,400
5.03%
£14.92
£29,180
£16.13
£31,534
£1,400
4.43%
£16.84
£32,934
Band 6
£16.52
£32,306
£1,400
4.33%
£17.24
£33,706
£17.48
£34,172
£1,400
4.09%
£18.19
£35,572
£19.96
£39,027
£1,531
4.00%
£20.76
£40,558
Band 7
£20.49
£40,057
£1,602
4.00%
£21.31
£41,659
£21.54
£42,121
£1,685
4.00%
£22.40
£43,806
£23.44
£45,839
£1,833
4.00%
£24.38
£47,672
Band 8a
£24.10
£47,126
£1,400
2.97%
£24.82
£48,526
£27.22
£53,219
£1,400
2.63%
£27.93
£54,619
Band 8b
£28.01
£54,764
£1,400
2.55%
£28.72
£56,164
£32.66
£63,862
£1,400
2.19%
£33.38
£65,262
Band 8c
£33.58
£65,664
£1,400
2.13%
£34.30
£67,064
£38.81
£75,874
£1,400
1.84%
£39.52
£77,274
Band 8d
£39.99
£78,192
£1,400
1.79%
£40.70
£79,592
£46.23
£90,387
£1,400
1.54%
£46.94
£91,787
Band 9
£47.94
£93,735
£1,400
1.49%
£48.65
£95,135
£55.27
£108,075
£1,400
1.29%
£55.99
£109,475
The full list of new pay rates can also be accessed at: Pay scales for 2022/23 | NHS Employers
8. What about part time workers?
The £1400 will be applied to the full time equivalent salary and therefore will be pro-rata. The 4% for top of band 6 and all of band 7 will be applied to the salary.
9. How will my pension be affected?
Percentage increases are pensionable (and subject to National Insurance and tax). An increase in pay may result in changes to your NHS pension contributions.
In October 2022, there will also be changes to the NHS Pension Scheme which may some people’s contributions change. Some employees will see their contributions increase. Some part time employees may see their contributions decrease as the new contribution rates will be based on what an individual actually earns each year, rather than what they would have earned if they had worked full time.
You can access more details on these changes at: NHS Pension Scheme member contributions | NHS Employers
10. What’s the schedule for GMB’s consultative ballot?
The ballot will open on: Tuesday 30th August 2022 and closes at Noon on: Tuesday 27th September 2022.
GMB Union ensures all members have a say on their pay.
Any ballot papers received after this date will not be valid. Spoilt ballot papers will not be counted.
Only members of GMB union are allowed to vote.
11. What is GMB recommending?
This pay award is in fact – just another pay cut. GMB believes you’re worth more. But do you?
This is your chance to Have Your Say on Your Pay. A vote to save your living standards. Don’t miss it. Your vote is crucial.
This pay award will be paid to you, regardless of whether union members want to accept the offer or not. This is not a pay negotiation, it is an imposition of what the Government think you are worth. If you want to challenge this and continue the fight for pay justice, you need to vote against the pay award and for industrial action. If a majority of GMB members vote for industrial action in this consultative ballot, we will look to move to a formal postal ballot for industrial action as required by law. YOU MUST VOTE IN BOTH BALLOTS. If we secure mandates for industrial action, we will endeavour to align that action with other health unions who also secure action mandates.
12. What is a consultative ballot?
This is a consultative pay ballot only for you to inform GMB whether you would be willing to participate in industrial action and continue the campaign for pay justice.
If the majority of GMB members vote to reject the pay award and for industrial action a formal postal ballot for industrial action will happen as is required by trade union legislation. You must vote in both ballots.
13. What is meant by industrial action?
Trade unions always try to resolve disputes through negotiation. But when that doesn’t work, industrial action may be needed as a last resort.
The industrial action you probably hear most about is going on strike. But there are other actions workers can take, such as picketing, go-slows, overtime bans and work to rule.
In Britain, the right to strike is governed by complex and restrictive industrial action laws. In summary, to count as ‘protected industrial action’, a strike must:
In addition, strikes involving workers who provide what the government calls an “important public service” can only be lawful if at least 40% of the workers balloted over the action vote in favour of it.
Every vote counts. Every vote not cast, is a vote in favour of accepting that what the Government are paying you is what you deserve. It is crucial that you do use your vote. A vote for action at this stage does not mean that you will automatically have to take any form of action at this time.
But this is your opportunity to let Government know exactly how you feel about what they have done. If we receive a strong enough vote in favour of possibly taking action, from the majority of our members, we will be in a position to move to a formal ballot for industrial action and try to influence Government to reconsider and offer you something that really does recognise your true value.
15. Am I allowed to take part in strike action, or action short of a strike if
I am a Nurse, Paramedic or other registered healthcare professional?
Yes – you have the right to take part in lawful industrial action.
The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and The Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) both have advice regarding this on their websites.
HCPC – Taking part in industrial action | (hcpc-uk.org)
NMC – Update on industrial action – The Nursing and Midwifery Council (nmc.org.uk)
The code of practice will remain in place during any such action and registrants have a duty to uphold their professional standards at all times.
16. What protections are in place for patients if we go on strike?
Some members may be exempted from participating in industrial action if they are “derogated to work” because their role or service is safety critical. Members who remain on duty because they are derogated. May be asked to wear badges to indicate that they are supportive of the strike.
17. Can I be sacked if I go on strike?
No – you have the right to take industrial action and you can’t be legally forced to stay at, or go back to, work (unless a ballot wasn’t organised properly).
If you take industrial action, you’ll probably have broken (be ‘in breach of’) your employment contract and your employer is unlikely to pay for the work you didn’t do when you took industrial action.
However, if you take industrial action, your employer will reduce your length of service with them by the number of days you were on strike. This is important when working out your pension and things like statutory redundancy pay.
18. What questions will be on the ballot paper?
The Government think that you’re worth £1400 or 4% for those at top of Band 6 and all of Band 7. GMB thinks you’re worth more.
The Government will pay this pay award. The campaign for pay justice can only continue with a vote for industrial action.
Would you be willing to take part in industrial action regarding Pay? Yes or No.
19. How do I vote?
Regions are running the ballots and you should hear direct regarding how you can vote. If you haven’t heard anything, you can contact your Regional Office – GMB Regions | GMB
20. What do I do if I haven’t received a ballot paper?
Each GMB region is running their own consultative ballot, so ballot papers will be issued in a variety of ways, including online, workplace ballots and postal methods. For more details on how you can expect to receive your ballot paper, or to request another ballot paper to be issued, please contact your local rep or GMB Region – GMB Regions | GMB
21. I’m not a GMB member, can I vote?
Only GMB members can have a vote.
You can join today and request a ballot paper at Join the union for NHS staff today | GMB
22. What happens after the ballot closes?
Once the ballot closes, your NHS National Advisory Group and National Ambulance Committee will meet to consider the results and determine the next steps in this campaign. If a majority of GMB members have voted for industrial action, a second formal ballot for industrial action will follow. This is a requirement by law. Members will need to vote in both ballots. You should hear more about this in October 2022.
If we obtain formal ballot mandates for industrial action, GMB will make every effort to coordinate action with other unions.
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