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Band 5 is where most newly qualified nurses start. Compare NQN vacancies, preceptorship programmes, trusts hiring now, and what to expect in your first post.
342 live vacancies at this grade · 138 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043
342
Open Positions
£29k - £52k
Salary Range
138
NHS Trusts
171
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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. For nurse candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 342 live band 5 nurse vacancies across 138 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.
Recent salary data for band 5 nurse roles ranges from about £28,865 to £51,819 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Current band 5 nurse demand is visible in London, Glasgow, Hereford, Southampton, and Bodmin. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Recent listings include employers such as NHS Professionals Limited, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland, and Wye Valley NHS Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.
Browse band 5 nurse jobs in the UK's biggest NHS hubs.
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