The DDRB performs a vital role in ensuring that doctors and dentists pay is set fairly and independently and the DDRB must maintain the confidence of its various stakeholders that this is the case. The chair must be able to lead the review body in assessing the evidence of the Government, organisations representing the NHS, and organisations representing doctors and dentists, in line with the DDRB’s recently revised terms of reference, in order to make annual independent recommendations to the governments on the remuneration of doctors and dentists employed in the NHS. Specifically:
• use your own experience, expertise, and judgement to promote effective understanding, analysis and challenge of evidence from stakeholders, wider sources and amongst members of the DDRB.
• understand the importance of different components of remuneration packages including pension arrangements.
• monitor developments in the NHS and bring insights on the issues facing the NHS and NHS doctors and dentists to Review Body discussions.
• ensure the Review Body operates in accordance with the DDRB terms of reference and assesses all the data and evidence available.
• work collaboratively and constructively with members and secretariat, lead the Review Body to agree its overall approach and key recommendations, and shape the final DDRB report.
• effectively represent the DDRB in meetings with stakeholders and on visits to Trusts and Health Boards.
• effectively review the performance of Review Body members and contribute to the recruitment of new members.
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The Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) advises on annual pay uplifts for doctors and dentists working or taking any part in the NHS.
The DDRB provides the Government with an objective and independent recommendation on pay based on evidence from a number of stakeholders, including trade unions and NHS system partners. It is therefore essential that its membership is cohesive and constituted with a balance of experience and fresh perspectives.
The DDRB is independent and is responsible for:
• providing advice to ministers in the governments of the UK on the remuneration of doctors and dentists employed by, or providing services to, the NHS (or HSC in Northern Ireland)
• conducting research on pay and related matters
• visiting trusts and health units to meet staff and managers to gather information and views on pay and related issues
The Review Body may also be asked to consider other specific issues.
The Review Body is also required to take careful account of the economic and other evidence submitted by the UK Governments, Trade Unions, representatives of NHS employers and others.
The Review Body should take account of the legal obligations on the NHS, including anti-discrimination legislation regarding age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and belief and disability.
The Review Body recommendations and reports are submitted to:
• the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health
• the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing in Scotland
• the First Minister and the Minister for Health and Social Services in the National Assembly for Wales
• the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety of the Northern Ireland Executive
The Terms of Reference are available online and members are expected to abide by the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principles).
DDRB Code of practice Code of conduct
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Meetings are scheduled for every Monday throughout the pay round, usually running from September to April/May, though this can change.
This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the
Commissioner’s website 