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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.
39 live vacancies at this grade · 36 NHS employers · salary £32,073 - £39,043
39
Open Positions
£29k - £50k
Salary Range
36
NHS Trusts
24
New This Week
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 39 live band 5 nurse vacancies across 36 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 £29,282 to £49,775 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Current band 5 nurse demand is visible in London, Glasgow, Ashford, Brecon, and Darlington. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.
Recent listings include employers such as Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and London North West University Healthcare 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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