Specialising within the nursing profession opens doors to greater leadership opportunities, advanced clinical responsibilities, and the satisfaction of providing expert care within your chosen field. Pursue a rewarding career trajectory by following these comprehensive steps, specifically designed to guide registered nurses in the United Kingdom on their path to becoming specialist nurses. Understanding the … [Read more…]
Ascending to a Band 6 NHS nursing role marks a significant milestone in any UK nurse’s career. With greater autonomy, leadership responsibility, and enhanced salary potential, this position offers greater impact and professional development. However, securing your ideal Band 6 position requires careful preparation, self-assessment, and a strategic approach. This guide aims to empower … [Read more…]
The NHS banding system, which has been in effect since 2024, incorporates the Agenda for Change framework in its specifics (i.e., the criteria for staff recruitment and retention across various employed positions). This framework categorises nurses and health professionals (excluding physicians, dentists, and the highest levels of management) according to their experience level, … [Read more…]
The Department of Health has announced plans to extensively expand its medical training placements by an extra 1,500 doctors per year by 2020. The plan is being hailed as the “biggest ever” in the health service’s 69 years. The current number of student doctors is said to increase by 25% under the new proposal … [Read more…]
Earlier this month, we published the NHS Average Earnings which went viral with over 25,000 people visiting. According to NHS Employers the average earnings of a nurse is £30,564 and we now have full details on how this average was calculated. Graduate nurses (Band 5) start at £21,478 and rising up to £27,901. Band 7 to band … [Read more…]
