Women make up the majority of the workforce at both trusts with 71% at St George’s and 75% at Epsom and St Helier.

But a brand new, and first, Pay Gap report shows the mean gender pay gap seems to have widened by around 12% to 15%.

James Blythe says staff in part-time roles are less likely to apply for bonuses, which disproportionately affects women.

He’s urging female staff to feel comfortable putting themselves up for awards which can directly influence pay.