FAQ: What’s my SD number?

What does ‘SD’ stand for?

‘SD’ stands for Superannuation Division.

It is also known as the NHS Pensions Scheme reference number.

You can find your SD number on any correspondence sent to you from NHS pensions, on some payslips and your online Total Reward Statement

Your SD number is an eight digit figure and starts SD.

If you can’t find your SD number, you can call the NHS pensions helpline on 0300 330 1346.

What do I do with my SD number?

Once you have your SD number, add it to your settings in NASGP’s LocumDeck – our booking platform for GP locums and practices.

It will automatically populate all your Locum Form A and Form Bs every month, along with your invoices.

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How do I pension my GP locum work?

At NASGP we know it can be hard pensioning your income from GP locum work – and even harder getting your head around it in the first place. If you’re starting out (or you’ve already started out, but want to check you’re doing it right) we’ve compiled a list of GP locums’ ten most common questions about pensioning their sessional income. Read more.

Being a GP locum comes with its challenges, but you’re never alone. Founded by healthcare professionals, NASGP has been backing locums for over 25 years.

Whether it’s connecting you with work opportunities through our award-winning LocumDeck platform, offering guidance, fostering community, or providing practical resources, we’re here to make your locum life simpler, so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.