NHS job Band 6

Johntea

I interviewed for a position at the NHS recently and have been offered it subject to the HR checks bla bla bla :beer: (Don't worry it doesn't involve operating on any of the patients, I wouldn't like to see the results of that based on my success of playing the Operation board game!!!)

Anyway it is Band 6, as I've literally just been told they want to offer me it not had anything in terms of the paperwork etc through yet but I'm assuming they'll put me on the lowest point of the band so £26,302 which is fine as it actually exceeds my previous job (not NHS) so I'm not losing out on anything in that respect

Will they then just knock me up a point annually (So by Year 8 I'll have hit the top at £35,225)? Or can I 'skip' some of the stages depending on performance and the like?

I'm still in shock I got to the interview stage let alone the job offer stage!

ohreally

Within each pay band there will be a number of pay points to allow pay progression in post. Staff will progress from point to point on an annual basis to the top point in their pay band or pay range, provided their performance is satisfactory and they demonstrate the agreed knowledge and skills appropriate to that part of the pay band or range. Staff joining pay band 5 as new entrants will have accelerated progression through the first two points in six monthly steps (that is, they will move up one pay point after six months and a further point after 12 months) providing those responsible for the relevant standards in the organisation are satisfied with their standard of practice. This 12 month period will be referred to as “Preceptorship”.

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suebrayj

Hi all increments are subject to performance at annual review you usually go up one increment at a time until you get to the top of your band. You can see increment by looking at agenda for change pay scales on line.
If your not a pension member join the scheme its better than most.
good luck

milliemonster

You won't jump incremental pay points based on performance, you'll just go up the annual spine points regardless of performance, this is the nhs, they won't pay more than they have to!

Andy_L

IIRC it's the government's intention to do away with pay progression in the public sector. When and what they'd replace it with who knows

Droog

Yes you go up every year regardless of your performance. I've never heard of a single person not being put up a year.

As an NHS worker myself, I'm very keen to leave as it is probably at it's lowest point ever. Please give careful consideration to the role you are taking and the current pressures on the NHS at the moment. You could be taking on a nightmare job.

A band 6 is pretty much a managerial responsibility post, just so you are aware.

aife

The annual increment used to be automatic but many trusts are now linking it to appraisals.
Some are also trying to find other ways to avoid paying it , such as withholding it from anyone subject to disciplinary action
You will be in the new pension scheme , which is not as good as the old one , and they take a lot of money off you (around £300 a month)
Have to agree with the previous poster who said NHS is very stressful to work for
On the other hand , since you're going straight into Band 6 I assume you're not in a clinical role, so probably a bit easier

polgara

ohreally wrote: »

Staff joining pay band 5 as new entrants will have accelerated progression through the first two points in six monthly steps (that is, they will move up one pay point after six months and a further point after 12 months) providing those responsible for the relevant standards in the organisation are satisfied with their standard of practice. This 12 month period will be referred to as “Preceptorship”.

This is incorrect

ctbfc

polgara wrote: »

This is incorrect

Certainly not what happened when I was on B5!

I've just started a Band 6 role (not a manager). You will go up a point on the scale every year - I have never known anyone not do so.

If you are on London you can add ~4k London weighting on to that salary too.

To whoever mentioned pension contributions, mine is £186 this month (7.1%)