The majority of nurses are employed by NHS Trust hospitals, with a smaller but still significant percentage in private hospitals and clinics. Smaller numbers work in industrial or community situations such as schools, universities, large companies and community locations such as a GP practice or healthcare centre.

With such a huge variety of nurses and nursing specialties, salary levels depends upon:

  • Location i.e. hospital, community
  • Experience and qualifications
  • Specialty or branch
  • Availability to move location for the more senior roles

Some typical salary levels are highlighted below:

Hospital Clinical Support Worker Nursing £18,152+ Band 2
Nurse associate practitioner £18,152+ Band 4
Nurse graduate entry level £21,176 Band 5
Nurse GP practice Band 5
Nurse mental health Band 5
Health visitor £25,472 Band 6
Nurse specialist Band 6
Nurse team leader Band 6
Health visitor specialist/team manager £30,460 Band 7
Nurse advanced practitioner Band 7
Modern matron £38,851 Band 8a
Nurse consultant Band 8a-c
 
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