Stay on band 5 or move up to band 6? How to decide
Moving up to band 6 may mean more money but less flexibility. We look at the factors to consider
For many nurses a move to a band 6 role is seen as a natural step within a few years of registering, but it is not for everyone. Here we look at the pros and cons of staying at band 5 – and how to decide if it is right for you to try to make the step up.
Nursing Standard.
40, 1, 28-29.
doi: 10.7748/ns.40.1.28.s13
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