Manx Care says itself and the British Medical Association agree that Isle of Man may need to consider going beyond parity with England pay scales.
The two sides have met for talks in December and again earlier today, with those talks facilitated by the Manx Industrial Relations Service (MIRS).
At the first meeting, Manx Care says it made a revised offer of 6% for 2023/2024 and 4% for 2024/2025 and that this was then followed up in writing to the BMA.
A spokesperson said: “The revised offer from Manx Care seeks to uplift all Doctors who are currently on a lower pay scale to be equal to the 2024 figures in England, and would hold those positions who already earn higher than England at the current rate (with the additional 6% already agreed for 23/24, and 4% already agreed for 24/25).
“The BMA has not accepted this offer and has sought improvements. Both sides agree that Isle of Man may need to consider going beyond parity with England pay scales in order to support recruitment of retention of high calibre doctors to the island.
“They have also sought clarification on detail on the offer proposed, as different level of uplift would apply to different grades of Doctors.”
Manx Care said the BMA has agreed to a further meeting, supported by MIRS, early next week to continue negotiations.
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