Job evaluation roadshow: Darent Valley Hospital
08 Oct 2026, 09:30 - 15:30
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Do you work at Darent Valley Hospital? We'll be there on 8 October, 4 November and 18 December 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 Darent Valley Hospital on:
- 8 October, 9.30am - 3.30pm
- 4 November, 10am - 4pm
- 18 December, 9am - 3.30pm
We'll have a stand outside the staff restaurant where you can come and speak to us, 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.
Darent Valley Hospital
Darenth Wood Road
Dartford
DA2 8AD
Who will I be able to speak to?
During our visits, in addition to our staff and representatives, you'll be able to meet the pay delivery officer for your region.
South East Pay Delivery Officer Clare Harrison
Prior to joining the RCN in 2011 Clare worked in a business environment, representing small companies.
Since then, she has been a full-time RCN Regional Officer for 13 years, based in the Croydon office and supporting, representing and advising RCN members living in the Kent area.
Clare is currently working as one of two pay delivery officers covering the South East region.
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Know your worth: re-banding the nursing workforce
Visit our Know your worth hub to find out more about job evaluation, the band 5 review in England, and the process for asking for the band for your job to be reconsidered.
Page last updated - 02/10/2026
