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Clinical Director Sick Pay Entitlement Calculator

What sick pay are you entitled to? We don't calculate a figure for a Clinical Director here, because your sick pay is not set by a scale we can model. This guide explains where it comes from and what to check.

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  • NHS Consultant Contract (England, 2003)
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Assumptions and pay data
  • Sick pay for this role is set by your own terms, so this page does not calculate a figure.
  • Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the legal minimum. It is usually paid as part of (not on top of) any occupational sick pay.
  • Always check your contract or policy, including fit-note requirements.

Sick Pay Entitlement Calculator

EnglandUsually consultant contract basic pay plus management / SPA arrangements (confirm locally)Framework from 1/4/2026

Guide only

Sick pay is contract-specific

Use your underlying medical contract and trust policy for occupational sick pay, not AfC tables.

Scope: England · Usually consultant contract basic pay plus management / SPA arrangements (confirm locally)

Frequently asked questions

Why is sick pay guide-only for Consultant?

Occupational sick pay for consultants follows medical terms and trust policy, not the AfC full-pay / half-pay ladder shown for Agenda for Change staff.

Where do I confirm sick pay?

Your consultant contract, trust policy and medical staffing / HR.

About this role

What is a Clinical Director?

A Clinical Director is a senior doctor or clinician who leads a service, department or division. They combine clinical work with management. Pay is typically on the consultant contract (basic salary thresholds) plus management or SPA arrangements.

Typical demands, progression and balance

Clinical director roles offer leadership and service improvement. Pay and satisfaction depend on trust and scope. Progression to medical director or broader leadership is common.

What sick pay am I entitled to?

This page does not calculate a sick pay figure. Sick pay for this role is set by your own terms, so check your contract or policy, or ask HR.

Disclaimer

Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.