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NHS Band 5 jobs

Open NHS Band 5 roles — nurses, allied health professionals and more.

39 open roles

Band 5 Rotational PhysiotherapistNew

Sirona care & health CICBristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire, BS15 9TR, South West

£31,049 to £37,796NHSBand 5Fixed-TermPosted 1 day agoCloses in 12 days

Band 5 Nurse (Part time)New

Haven House Children’s HospiceWoodford Green, IG8 9LB, London

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 1 day agoCloses in 16 days

Band 5 - IV Therapy HomecareNew

B. Braun Medical LtdAnd surrounding areas, CT1 3NG, South East

£36,319NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 1 day agoCloses in 10 days

Band 5 Junior Physicist- RRPPSNew

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustBirmingham, B30 3HP, West Midlands

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5Fixed-TermPosted 1 day agoCloses in 4 days

Band 5 PodiatristNew

HCRG Care GroupFarnham Hospital, GU9 9QL, South East

£32,073 to £39,093NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 2 days agoCloses in 27 days

Band 5 Speech and Language TherapistNew

HCRG Care GroupTrowbridge, BA14 0XG, South West

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5Fixed-TermPosted 2 days agoCloses in 21 days

Community Staff Nurse - Band 5New

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS TrustBarnsley, S70 3RD, Yorkshire and the Humber

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 2 days agoCloses in 11 days

Band 5 Legal officer - BarnetNew

Royal Free London NHS Foundation TrustLondon, EN5 3DJ, London

£36,943 to £44,900NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 2 days agoCloses in 9 days

Occupational Therapist (Band 5)New

Cygnet Health CareBradford, BD4 6AD, Yorkshire and the Humber

£32,883 to £35,465NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 2 days agoCloses in 27 days

Contract Support Officer - Band 5New

NHS Essex Integrated Care BoardChelmsford, CM1 1QH, East of England

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5PermanentHybridPosted 2 days agoCloses in 10 days

Band 5 Specialist Dental Nurse (requires IV/IHS)New

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FTBirmingham, B33 8TA, West Midlands

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 2 days agoCloses in 5 days

Hospital at Home (UCR) Staff Nurse - Band 5 (Bank)New

Bromley Healthcare CICOrpington, BR6 0JA, London

£36,943 to £44,900NHSBand 5BankPosted 2 days agoCloses in 11 days

Band 5 Radiographer (Fixed Term 12 months)New

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustChertsey, KT16 0PZ, London

£33,677 to £40,996NHSBand 5Fixed-TermPosted 2 days agoCloses in 11 days

Audiologist - Band 5New

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS TrustLincoln, LN2 5QY, East Midlands

£32,073 to £39,043NHSBand 5PermanentPosted 2 days agoCloses in 4 days

Primary Care Senior Staff Nurse (band 5-6 development opportunity)New

Central and North West London NHS Foundation TrustSurrey, TW15 3AX, South East

£33,677 to £50,387NHSBand 5Fixed-TermPosted 2 days agoCloses in 14 days

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About NHS Band 5 jobs

Band 5 is the classic starting grade for registered professionals in the NHS: newly qualified nurses, midwives and many allied health professionals (physiotherapists, radiographers, occupational therapists, dietitians) begin here, alongside experienced administrative and technical specialists. If you're exploring the professions themselves, start with our allied health careers guide.

For clinical Band 5 roles you'll need the right professional registration — NMC registration for nurses and midwives, HCPC for most AHPs. Our NMC registration guide covers the process, including the route for internationally trained nurses.

Band 5 interviews mix clinical scenarios with values-based questions. We've collected the common patterns in our Band 5 nurse interview guide — useful preparation for any newly qualified interview, not just nursing.

Common questions

Is Band 5 only for nurses?

No — Band 5 covers newly registered nurses and midwives, many allied health professionals, biomedical scientists, and senior administrative or technical roles. The band describes the level of responsibility, not one profession.

Can a newly qualified nurse apply before registration comes through?

Often yes — trusts commonly recruit final-year students ahead of qualification, with the offer conditional on NMC registration. The advert or the trust's recruitment team will confirm; see our NMC registration guide.

How do I move from Band 5 to Band 6?

Usually by applying for a Band 6 post once you have consolidated experience — there is no automatic promotion. Building a portfolio of extra responsibility and strong supporting statements is what makes the step up.