Job evaluation roadshow: Stepping Hill Hospital
04 Aug 2026 - 05 Aug
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Do you work at Stepping Hill Hospital? We'll be there from 4 – 5 August to talk to you about job evaluation and the band 5 review in England.
How much do you know about job evaluation, the new national nursing job profiles, and how this affects how much you get paid?
We'll be visiting Stepping Hill Hospital across two days to speak to you about all this and more. We'll have stands where you can come and speak to us, as well as presentations to talk you through job evaluation, with the opportunity to ask us about what you can be doing now and what to expect.
Look out for us around the wards too where we'll be speaking to you and handing out further information and resources.
Why this matters
Last year, new national nursing profiles were published; these are used as part of the job evaluation process. This, in turn, determines the pay bands for all NHS roles on Agenda for Change contracts.
Your job description is a crucial part of this and needs to be an accurate reflection of your role.
The government has instructed NHS employers in England to review every band 5 job description, but this is just the start. All nursing jobs should be reviewed or have recently undergone a review against these new profiles – no matter which band you’re on.
This is your opportunity to speak to us and highlight your concerns so you feel empowered to engage with the job evaluation process.
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Greater Manchester
SK2 7JE
What to expect
You'll be able to visit our stand located outside the cafeteria between 7am – 2:30pm across both days where we'll be on hand to answer your questions and hand out resources.
Join one of our presentations
We will also be delivering presentations at the following times throughout the day:
- 9 – 9:45am: Management (all management roles welcome)
- 10 – 10:30am (all staff welcome)
- 11 – 11:30am (all staff welcome)
- 12 – 12:30pm (all staff welcome)
- 1 – 1:30pm (all staff welcome)
- 2 – 2:30pm (all staff welcome)
- 3 – 3:30pm (all staff welcome)
- 4 – 4:30pm (all staff welcome)
There will also be time between the presentations for a Q&A. Staff are welcome to drop in during these times for more information if they are unavailable for the presentation.
Who will I be able to speak to?
During our visit to Stepping Hill Hospital, in addition to our staff and representatives, you'll be able to meet the Pay Delivery Officer for your region.
North West Pay Delivery Officer Helen O'Boyle
Helen is the Pay Delivery Officer for the North West region of England and brings a broad range of experience from both clinical practice and staff representation within the NHS.
Her career began in Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing, where she developed a strong commitment to patient care, teamwork, and delivering high standards in changing environments. More recently, she worked in Theatre Recovery and had a role as a Clinical Systems Practitioner, gaining valuable insight into the operational and digital aspects of healthcare delivery.
Alongside her clinical career, she has been actively involved in Trade Union representation and staff advocacy. As a former RCN Steward, she supported colleagues through workplace challenges and helped ensure staff voices were heard.
She has also played an active role within her local RCN Branch, contributing to member engagement and professional representation which has provided her with a unique perspective in her role as Pay Delivery Officer. She is passionate about supporting nursing staff, promoting fair pay, and helping members understand and realise their value within the profession.
Helen said: "Over the coming months, I will be visiting trusts across the North West to meet members and nursing colleagues, including management, to talk about our 'Know Your Worth' campaign. I am looking forward to connecting with colleagues around the region, hearing about their experiences, and supporting them to ensure they get the recognition and pay they deserve."
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Page last updated - 20/07/2026
