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Pay

Information about pay in Scotland

Nursing pay

Here you can find information about pay for nursing staff in Scotland.


Review of band 5 nursing roles roadshows

As part of our commitment to supporting members taking part in the review of band 5 nursing roles, we're coming to meet with you as part of our roadshow programme across Scotland. Come and talk to us about how we can support you and raise your concerns.

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Band 5 Roadshows

Nursing pay in Scotland 

Find out more about our campaign, the Agenda for Change review and progress on negotiations on a pay offer for NHS Scotland staff working on Agenda for Change contracts.

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Band 5 nursing roles review

Find out more about the review process which is now open for submissions. Download resources to assist you in completing your application.

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Band 5 nursing roles review - Information sessions

RCN Scotland are running various in person and online sessions to support band 5 members who are taking part in the nursing roles review process.
Find out more about pay, terms and conditions in NHS Scotland on the Scottish Terms and Conditions Committee website.

If you have any questions about nursing pay in Scotland in general, please email us at PayCampaignScotland@rcn.org.uk

General practice nursing pay in Scotland

Scotland's general practice nursing staff are getting a pay award for 2024-25. Find out more.

Independent sector and non-NHS staff

The RCN believes all health and social care employers need to have a pay system that is competitive with the NHS. 

Some are based on NHS structures, some are set independently and in some instances pay rates are dictated by budgets. 

We anticipate that improvements in NHS pay will have a positive effect on pay in other sectors. 

NHS pensions in Scotland

Changes to pension contributions for staff working in the NHS in Scotland are anticipated this year.

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Page last updated - 16/03/2025

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