Gender pay gap of £6 per hour at hospitals

There is a "significant pay gap" between men and women working in a county's hospitals, a new report says.

According to the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust report men are paid – on average – £6 more per hour, although this is largely due to differences between male and female medical staff rather than all wages.

Health chiefs said excellence in care awards, from which male medical staff have predominantly benefited from, and 64% of bonus payments being made to male medical and dental staff are the main reason.

The trust said it will be concentrating on ensuring fair career opportunities, supporting senior female staff, and reviewing pay structures.