Nursing employment and pay
Get the facts on pay, contracts, and terms and conditions
NHS pay scales and job evaluation
It’s now more important than ever to complete a job evaluation to make sure you're being paid fairly for the job you do. This is your best chance of a pay rise.
For 2026-27 pay scales, including annual and hourly rates, see below.
Independent Health and Social Care employers
Find information about pay, terms and conditions, including resources for starting conversations with your employer and requesting a pay rise.
Influencing starts with insight
Explore our Nursing Workforce Insights page to understand what the nursing workforce in England looks like right now, why we're demanding faster progress and what you can do to help.
Raising concerns
What to do if you see poor care or feel you are being prevented from providing safe, compassionate care.
Health and safety
Read about how we campaign for improvements to members working environments.
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