Band 6 Nurse Jobs in London
69
Open Positions
£29k - £63k
Salary Range
26
NHS Trusts
39
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Applying for Band 6 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 6 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 69 live band 6 nurse vacancies in London from 26 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 6 nurse jobs in London ranges from about £28,770 to £63,176 per year, depending on employer, site, rota pattern, and local supplements.
Band expectations
- Professional registration and minimum 2 years post-qualification experience
- Specialist competencies relevant to the advertised post
- Evidence of supervising junior staff or students
- Contribution to audit, service improvement, or quality work
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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, West London NHS Trust, and Central and North West London 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
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5 jobs
- West London NHS Trust5 jobs
- Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust5 jobs
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust4 jobs
- East London NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
- Barts Health NHS Trust3 jobs
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust3 jobs
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Example Interview Questions
Key Topics to Revise
- •NMC Code of Conduct
- •NHS Constitution
- •National Service Frameworks (relevant to the role)
- •NICE guidelines (relevant to the role)
- •Safeguarding policies and procedures
- •Infection control protocols
- •Medication administration guidelines
- •Risk assessment and management
- •Mental Capacity Act
- •Duty of Candour
- •Data Protection Act and GDPR
- •Equality and Diversity legislation
- •Basic Life Support (BLS)
- •Specific clinical skills relevant to the role (e.g., wound care, cannulation, catheterization)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- •Failing to research the employer and the role.
- •Not preparing specific examples for competency-based questions.
- •Providing generic answers without demonstrating your skills and experience.
- •Speaking negatively about previous employers or colleagues.
- •Not asking questions at the end of the interview.
- •Appearing unprepared or unprofessional.
- •Lacking self-awareness about your strengths and weaknesses.
- •Failing to demonstrate alignment with NHS values.