SCHEDULE 3Consequential amendments and revocations

PART 2Consequential amendments to subordinate legislation

Amendment of NHS Pensions legislation16

1

The following provisions are amended as set out in sub-paragraphs (2) to (5)—

a

regulation A2 of the National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 199555 (interpretation);

b

regulation A2(4) of the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 199556 (interpretation);

c

regulations 2.A.1(1) (benefits for officers: interpretation: general) and 3.A.1(1) (benefits for practitioners etc.: interpretation of Part 3: general) of the National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 200857;

d

regulations 2.A.1(1) (benefits for officers: interpretation: general) and 3.A.1(1) (benefits for practitioners etc.: interpretation of Part 3: general) of the National Health Service Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 200858.

2

In the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(c) and (d), omit the definition of “the 2003 Order”.

3

For the definition of “CCT” in the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) to (d) substitute—

  • “CCT” means a Certificate of Completion of Training awarded under section 34L(1) of the Medical Act 1983, including any such certificate awarded in pursuance of the competent authority functions of the General Medical Council specified in section 49B of, and Schedule 4A to, that Act;

4

For the definition of “GP trainer” in the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a), (c) and (d) substitute—

  • “GP trainer” means a medical practitioner, other than a GP Registrar, who is approved by the General Medical Council for the purposes of providing training to a GP Registrar;

5

For the definition of “GP Registrar” in the provisions referred to in sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (d) and the definition of “GP registrar” in the provision referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(c) substitute—

  • “GP Registrar” means a medical practitioner who is being trained in general practice by a GP trainer, whether as part of training leading to a CCT or otherwise;