Illustrative scenario 01Basic pay and regular extra shifts
A doctor has more than one component of earnings. Shift history and contract details need to be evidenced.
Useful information for the conversation
- Employment or training contract
- Payslips and enhancements
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 02Locum work
A doctor receives income through changing engagements. Trading structure, work history and payments need to be understood.
Useful information for the conversation
- Payslips and enhancements
- Locum history or accounts
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 03Moving between training posts
A doctor has a planned rotation or new contract. The timing and continuity of work need context.
Useful information for the conversation
- Locum history or accounts
- Confirmed changes to grade or role
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 04Evidence focus: Separate the role, contract and earnings
A mortgage applicant wants to discuss mortgages for doctors. Two points need attention: employment or training contract; payslips and enhancements. We review the basic contract alongside on-call payments, enhancements, locum history and any private work. The evidence and the decision need to be considered together rather than in isolation.
Useful information for the conversation
- Confirmed changes to grade or role
- Employment or training contract
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
Illustrative scenario 05Decision point: Locum history or accounts
A mortgage applicant has started a conversation about mortgages for doctors, but the brief has changed. The review revisits two points: locum history or accounts; confirmed changes to grade or role. The next step is agreed using the updated facts, with any unresolved questions recorded.
Useful information for the conversation
- Employment or training contract
- Payslips and enhancements
The aim is to identify the questions and evidence that matter before making a commitment. A short outline is enough to begin; detailed records can follow through an agreed secure route.
The wider assessment
Separate the role, contract and earnings
We review the basic contract alongside on-call payments, enhancements, locum history and any private work. A move between NHS employment and self-employment can change the evidence needed. The aim is to present a sustainable income figure with a clear explanation.
Not all overtime or locum income will be accepted in full. Future pay progression needs evidence and lender agreement.