1. a) The total amount paid in waiting list initiative payments (and other higher rate additional
payments for weekend and evening work) to consultants for the following financial years
- iii) 2021-22 - £2,685,836
b) The five highest totals of such payments paid to individual consultants, stating the department of each consultant, and how many sessions and hours they worked, for the 2023-24 financial year.
The Trust is unable to provide the information requested as this information is commercial in confidence. This information is exempt under section 43 (commercial interests) of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as the information would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of those involved.
Section 43 (2) is a qualified exemption which means the Trust must undertake a public interest test. The Trust has considered the public interest in disclosing this information and while it is in the public interest to disclose information that informs the public of how we spend our money, especially where this relates to the provision of public services, we have determined that the prejudice arising from disclosure outweighs the benefit to the public in this instance.
c) The maximum hourly rate or session rate for such payments for the 2023-24 financial year (if providing by session please state length of session (in hours). £150.00 per hour.
2.During junior doctor strike days since March 2023 and up to and including the one in late June / early July 2024 please provide the five highest hourly rates paid to consultants to provide cover, stating their normal department and what department they provide cover in, and the date of payment and how long their shift
was for
Paid according to BMA Rates. Please see below.
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7am-7pm 7pm-11pm 11pm-7am 7am-7pm 7pm-7am
Consultant £161/hr £215/hr £269/hr £215/hr £269/hr
