# Band 5 Manager and Corporate Jobs in the NHS

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## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 45
- **NHS employers:** 36
- **New vacancies this week:** 26
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 5 and Manager and Corporate.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 31,049 to GBP 48,117

## Role Summary

NHS management and corporate posts cover operations, finance, HR, communications, governance, procurement, informatics, and strategy. Entry routes include the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme and direct appointment at Band 6-7. Senior posts at Band 8 and above usually require a track record of service improvement, financial accountability, or programme delivery.

## Typical Responsibilities

- Business case development and financial accountability
- Performance reporting, KPIs, and board-level assurance
- Service transformation, pathway redesign, or cost improvement programmes
- Staff management including recruitment, appraisal, and workforce planning
- Contract management, procurement, or commissioning (for relevant roles)
- Governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Cross-organisational working with ICBs, local authorities, or NHSE

## Typical Requirements

- Track record of delivering measurable improvement or programme outcomes
- Professional qualification relevant to the function (CIPD, CIMA, PRINCE2, etc.)
- NHS or healthcare sector experience (essential for most Band 8+ posts)
- NHS Leadership Academy programme or equivalent (desirable for senior roles)

## Employers Hiring

- Hywel Dda University Health Board (4 jobs)
- NHS Highland (2 jobs)
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- NHS Lothian (2 jobs)
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2 jobs)
- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (1 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- Carmarthen, West Wales (3 jobs)
- Barnstaple, South West (2 jobs)
- Sutton, London (2 jobs)
- Liverpool, North West (2 jobs)
- Waverley Court, East of Scotland (1 jobs)
- Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire (1 jobs)
- Hereford, Midlands (1 jobs)
- Dorchester, South West (1 jobs)
- Exeter, South West (1 jobs)
- Luton, Bedfordshire, East of England (1 jobs)
- Redhill, South East (1 jobs)
- Epsom, London (1 jobs)

## Grade Context

Band 5 is where most newly qualified registered professionals start: nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, and others. Posts involve autonomous clinical practice under supervision, with progression to Band 6 typically after 2-4 years. Salary guidance: £32,073 - £39,043.

## Grade Requirements

Professional registration with the relevant body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)

Degree-level qualification approved by your regulator

Evidence of clinical competence from placements or supervised practice

Readiness to manage an autonomous caseload under supervision

Flexibility for shift work, weekends, and on-call (most clinical posts)

## FAQs

### What is the salary for NHS Band 5 roles?

NHS Band 5 roles pay between £32,073 and £39,043 per year under the 2026/27 Agenda for Change pay scale, plus additional payments for unsocial hours, on-calls, and high-cost area supplements.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS Band 5 jobs?

Band 5 roles require a relevant degree and professional registration (NMC for nurses, HCPC for allied health professionals, etc.). These are the entry-level positions for newly qualified practitioners.

### What jobs are available at NHS Band 5?

Band 5 roles include staff nurses, newly qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, dietitians, speech therapists, and other registered healthcare professionals in their first posts.

### What qualifications do I need for NHS management roles?

NHS management roles typically require a relevant degree and experience in healthcare or management. Higher-level positions may require masters degrees, NHS leadership programmes, or professional qualifications.

### What is the salary range for NHS managers?

Under the 2026/27 pay scale, NHS management salaries range from Band 6 (approximately £40,000-£48,000) for junior managers to Band 8d (£94,000-£109,000) for senior directors. Executive positions can exceed NHS band structures.

### What career progression is available in NHS management?

NHS managers can progress from team leader to service manager, head of department, divisional director, and executive director. The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme provides a fast-track route to senior management.

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