Career advice
Nursing career decisions: stay at band 6 or move to band 7?
Progressing from a band 6 to band 7 nursing role is a big step that can be rewarding and enable nurses to lead teams and shape services. However, making the move can also involve a change in working hours, managerial responsibilities that take staff away from clinical care, and reduced access to flexible working arrangements and unsocial hours pay, potentially leading to reduced income initially. Read about the pros and cons to consider before seeking to make the step up, and the skills and experience you will need to progress.
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