What are the responsibilities of a Band 5 NHS nurse?
Band 5 is the pay band for qualified nurses in the National Health Service (NHS) in England, with a basic starting salary of £29,970. The responsibilities of a Band 5 nurse would depend on the specific role and location, but some common responsibilities might include:
- Providing direct patient care, such as administering medications, conducting assessments, and providing support and education to patients and their families
- Developing and implementing care plans for individual patients, in collaboration with other members of the health care team
- Monitoring patients’ health and wellbeing, and reporting any changes or concerns to senior staff or doctors
- Participating in clinical audits and other quality improvement initiatives to help ensure that care is delivered in accordance with best practices and national guidelines
- Providing support and guidance to junior staff, such as student nurses or health care assistants
- Managing a caseload of patients, including coordinating care with other members of the health care team and ensuring that patients’ needs are met in a timely and appropriate manner
In addition to these specific responsibilities, Band 5 nurses are also expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and to adhere to the ethical and legal standards of the nursing profession. This may include upholding patient confidentiality, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records, and complying with relevant regulations and policies.
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[…] in Band 5 (such as newly qualified nurses) start on a salary of £27,055. After two years, most staff will receive a pay increase to […]
I have been working in healthcare for nearly twenty years. I have worked in the NHS and the community as a registered nurse for twelve years and yet I returned to the NHS last June and I am only being paid as entry level, how can the NHS get away with this. Clearly they don’t respect experience