Band 5 Nurse Jobs in London
34
Open Positions
£32k - £47k
Salary Range
17
NHS Trusts
18
New This Week
Applying for Band 5 Nurse jobs in London
London has more NHS employers than any other UK city. Roles span major teaching hospitals, standalone specialist centres like Great Ormond Street, community trusts, and mental health providers. High-cost area supplements of up to 20% apply to most posts. For band 5 nurse candidates, this page narrows the NHS market to roles with the same profession, level, and local hiring area so you can compare adverts before starting a supporting statement or Trac application.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 34 live band 5 nurse vacancies in London from 17 NHS employers. Review closing dates closely, because competitive NHS jobs can be shortlisted before the advertised closing date when enough strong applications arrive.
Recent salary data for band 5 nurse jobs in London ranges from about £32,073 to £46,852 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local supplements.
Band expectations
- 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
Role evidence
- 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
Common 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)
Local employer context
Relevant NHS employers can include Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. Compare person-spec criteria, rota pattern, site location, and application method before reusing supporting information between adverts.
Local practical context
Most major NHS sites are reachable by Tube, Overground, or bus. Commuting from outer London or the home counties is common, and journey time should factor into shift-based role decisions.
London is the most expensive UK city for housing. Inner London posts receive a 20% HCAS (capped at roughly £5,800-£8,700 depending on band), outer London 15% (roughly £4,500-£5,800), and fringe areas 5%. The zone is determined by workplace postcode, not home address, so two hospitals a few miles apart can fall in different zones. After tax and NI, the net benefit is roughly 65-72% of the headline figure.
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Top NHS Employers
- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust8 jobs
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust3 jobs
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Barts Health NHS Trust2 jobs
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust2 jobs
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust2 jobs
- Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust2 jobs
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust1 job
- West London NHS Trust1 job
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Frequently Asked Questions
Interview Preparation Guide
How to Prepare
Example Interview Questions
Key Topics to Revise
- •NMC Code of Conduct
- •Principles of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
- •Infection Prevention and Control
- •Basic Life Support (BLS)
- •Manual Handling Techniques
- •Risk Assessment and Management
- •Medication Administration
- •Wound Management
- •Catheter Care
- •Palliative Care Principles
- •Health Promotion and Prevention of Illness
- •Clinical Governance Framework
- •Mental Capacity Act
- •Care Programme Approach (CPA)
- •Equality and Diversity Legislation
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to research the employer or the specific role.
- •Providing generic answers without specific examples.
- •Not using the STAR method to structure competency-based answers.
- •Speaking negatively about previous employers or colleagues.
- •Appearing unprepared or unprofessional in appearance.
- •Failing to ask questions at the end of the interview.
- •Not demonstrating a clear understanding of NHS values.
- •Being late for the interview.