The Team Doesn't Work: Trialling an EWTR. Compliant, Firm - Based Junior Doctor Rota

Abstract

The current restrictions in junior doctors' working conditions began in 1991 when the New Deal defined maximum lengths of shift and minimum rest periods for doctors in training posts. The european WorkingTime Regulations (EWTR) state that no employee can be forced to work more than 48 hours per week as averaged over 17 weeks. The current limit of 48 hours per week has been in force since August 2009, following interim limits of 72 and 56 hours per week.