Clinical Director Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
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Looking at a 4-day week, 9-day fortnight, term-time only or annualised hours? This calculator shows how your pay would look for a Clinical Director under different reduced or compressed patterns compared to full-time. Compare FTE and annual pay so you can weigh up options.
Assumptions and pay data
Pay data: NHS Agenda for Change. Illustrative; 2025/26 pay round. Used for NHS and NHS ambulance trusts (Agenda for Change). Always check NHS Employers or your employer for current rates. Consultant and GP pay are not on AFC; those figures are for comparison only. Registrar is shown at Band 6 for illustration; many medical registrars are on the junior doctor contract.
- Figures are illustrative. We pro-rate full-time band pay by FTE (e.g. 0.8 for 4-day week, 0.9 for 9-day fortnight). Term-time and annualised hours use the same dataset; employer rules may differ.
- All amounts are gross. Tax, NI and pension are not deducted.
Reduced/Compressed Hours Calculator
You'll see:
- Full-time pay vs your chosen pattern (e.g. 4-day week, term-time)
- Pro-rated annual pay and the difference
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Frequently asked questions
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 plus SPA or similar.
Is it a rewarding career?
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 about 4-day weeks or compressed hours?
Many employers support 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, term-time only or annualised hours. Use the calculator above to compare full-time pay with your chosen pattern for your band.
Disclaimer
This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.