# Band 5 Nurse Jobs in the NHS

> Band 5 nurse job landing page from Job Clerk.

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/nursing/band-5
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/nursing/band-5.md

## Live Market Snapshot

- **Live vacancies:** 322
- **NHS employers:** 138
- **New vacancies this week:** 184
- **Filter scope:** Scoped to Band 5 and Nurse.
- **Observed salary range:** GBP 28,865 to GBP 48,841

## Role Summary

Nursing is the largest single profession in the NHS. Roles range from newly qualified staff nurses on general wards to specialist community practitioners, nurse consultants, and advanced clinical practitioners. Most registered nursing posts sit between Band 5 and Band 8a, with the type of work varying significantly by setting, specialty, and employer.

## Typical Responsibilities

- Managing a patient caseload across a shift or clinic autonomously
- Escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 or equivalent
- Mentoring students and supervising junior staff on placement
- Leading or contributing to audit, QIP, or service improvement
- Discharge planning and coordination with community services
- Specialist clinical skills relevant to the ward or service
- Supporting patients and families through difficult conversations

## Typical Requirements

- Active NMC registration in the relevant field (adult, child, mental health, or learning disability)
- Specialist qualifications or training for Band 6+ roles
- Evidence of revalidation-ready CPD portfolio
- Mentorship or practice assessor qualification (for supervisory roles)

## Employers Hiring

- NHS Professionals Limited (16 jobs)
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (9 jobs)
- NHS Grampian (9 jobs)
- Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust (6 jobs)
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (6 jobs)
- Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (6 jobs)
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (6 jobs)
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (6 jobs)

## Locations Hiring

- London, London (10 jobs)
- Leeds, North East and Yorkshire (9 jobs)
- Southampton, South East (8 jobs)
- Torquay, South West (7 jobs)
- Dorchester, South West (5 jobs)
- Bristol, South West (5 jobs)
- Exeter, South West (5 jobs)
- Barnstaple, South West (4 jobs)
- Liverpool, North West (4 jobs)
- Plymouth, South West (4 jobs)
- Wigan, North West (4 jobs)
- Bournemouth, South West (4 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 to work as an NHS nurse?

A nursing degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and active NMC registration. Most posts start at Band 5. Higher bands expect additional experience, specialist qualifications, or leadership evidence in your application.

### What types of NHS nurse jobs can I find on Job Clerk?

Job Clerk tracks NHS nurse jobs across adult nursing, paediatric nursing, mental health nursing, community nursing, school nursing, nursery nursing, and specialist nurse roles.

### What are the different nursing bands in the NHS?

NHS nursing roles typically range from Band 5 (newly qualified staff nurses) to Band 8 (senior nursing leaders). Band 5 nurses are newly qualified, Band 6 includes senior staff nurses and specialists, Band 7 covers ward managers and clinical nurse specialists, and Band 8 includes matrons and senior leaders.

## Agent Notes

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- Live job counts change as source NHS adverts open and close.