RCN Eastern: What is job evaluation? An introduction
05 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 13:00
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Join us between 12pm – 1pm to hear about the job evaluation process. Ask questions and be inspired to make changes to have your worth recognised.
RCN Eastern members are invited to join us to learn more about job evaluation and the RCN's work to help nursing staff secure the pay and recognition they deserve.
The review of all Band 5 nursing roles in NHS trusts in England has brought renewed focus to whether nursing roles are accurately described and fairly banded. Although Band 5 roles are being prioritised, the principles of job evaluation apply to every Agenda for Change role, and members at any band are welcome to attend.
Across the NHS, many roles have evolved as staff have taken on greater knowledge, responsibility, autonomy and complexity. Job descriptions and banding outcomes have not always kept pace with these changes.
At this session, led by RCN Eastern Pay Delivery Officer Steve Haynes, you will learn:
- what the Band 5 nursing review means for members
- how NHS job matching and evaluation work
- why accurate job descriptions and person specifications matter
- how to obtain and understand your Matched Job Report
- what evidence can help demonstrate the requirements of your role
- how the RCN's Know Your Worth guidance can support you and your colleagues
Even if you are unsure whether your role is affected, this session will help you understand how your pay band is determined and the practical steps you can take to ensure your role is properly recognised.
Visit the RCN Eastern events page to find out about upcoming sessions and learn more about job evaluation and RCN support.
For more information, please contact:
Steve Haynes, Pay Delivery Officer
steve.haynes@rcn.org.uk
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Meet your Pay Delivery Officer - Steve Haynes
Steve is the Pay Delivery Officer for the Eastern region, supporting the RCN's Know Your Worth campaign. He has worked at the RCN for five years and brings extensive experience in employment relations, negotiation and workplace representation. He holds the TUC Diploma in Employment Law and the ACAS Certificate in Workplace Mediation.
Steve has specialist knowledge of the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme and has supported members to secure accurate job descriptions and fair evaluation of their roles, delivered training, and worked with NHS employers to improve local policies and processes. His successful outcomes include a group of members receiving an increased pay band and over two years' back pay.
Before joining the RCN, Steve worked at the British Medical Association during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve said: "It doesn't matter at what level of nursing you work; fundamentally, you're selling your labour. The price you're paid for the level of work you deliver is determined by a contractual job evaluation process. If you think you're working above what you're being paid for, check your job description, get your matched job report, and read the RCN's Know Your Worth guidance. I'd encourage every member to think about what the quality of patient care will be like in 10 years if we don't act now."
This webinar is aimed at all NHS staff on Agenda for Change contracts located in the Eastern region of England.
Whether you're a staff member wanting to learn more about the band 5 review, or job evaluation more widely, this webinar is for you.
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