Band 5 to band 6 nurse roles: how do you decide when to step up?
The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast looks at the differences between a band 5 and a band 6 role, the skills and experience required at band 6, and what to do if you are thinking about making the step up. Charlotte Collings, lead nurse for staffing and workforce at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, offers advice on what to consider, including the difference in pay, the impact on work-life balance and flexible working, and whether taking a band 6 role will mean less patient contact. She also explains how to develop your leadership skills in preparation for a band 6 role
Our podcast discusses the differences between a band 5 and a band 6 role, the skills and experience required, and how to develop your leadership skills before the move up
Weighing up the differences between bands
How do you decide when the time is right to step up from band 5 to band 6?
For many nurses, the move to a band 6 role is seen as a natural step within a few years of registering, but it is not for everyone. Moving from band 5 to 6 may mean more money, but it could also mean less flexibility.
The latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast looks at the differences between a band 5 and a band 6 role, the skills and experience required at band 6, and what to do if you are thinking about making the step up.
Impact on work-life balance and flexibility
Our podcast guest Charlotte Collings, lead nurse for staffing and workforce at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in Harlow, Essex, offers advice on what to consider, including the difference in pay, the impact on your work-life balance and flexible working opportunities, and whether taking a band 6 role will mean less patient contact.
In the episode, Ms Collings explains how to develop your leadership skills in preparation for a band 6 role, why it is so important to have a mentor, and how using your nursing networks can help advance your career.
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