As part of a national framework of Terms & Conditions (known as ‘Agenda of Change’), the majority of HSC posts are ‘banded’ depending on the tasks required and level of responsibility across a number of core and specific dimensions.
The table below details the pay ranges for each Band of post. You should note that this table reflects basic pay – staff will receive a range of enhancements for working at evenings/nights, early mornings, weekends or on public holidays. These enhancements vary but can range from ‘time and a third’ up to ‘double time’ for work done during these unsocial hours.
Please note that Medical & Dental posts are not part of the Agenda for Change national framework – pay scales for these posts will be available on specific job advertisements.
Pay Bands and Pay Points for HSC Staff from 1 April 2022
Updated: 07/03/2023
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| Band | Entry |
Band 1* | £20,270 |
* Closed to new entrants.
If eligible, HSC staff will progress to the next pay point in their pay scale after the periods highlighted below.
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Top |
Band 2 | £20,270 | 2 Years | £21,318 |
Band 3 | £21,730 | 2 Years | £23,177 |
Band 4 | £23,949 | 3 Years | £26,282 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Intermediate | Progression After | Top |
Band 5 | £27,055 | 2 Years | £29,180 | 2 Years | £32,934 |
Band 6 | £33,706 | 2 Years | £35,572 | 3 Years | £40,588 |
Band 7 | £41,659 | 2 Years | £43,806 | 3 Years | £47,672 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Top |
Band 8a | £48,526** | 5 Years | £54,619 |
Band 8b | £56,164** | 5 Years | £65,262 |
Band 8c | £67,064** | 5 Years | £77,274 |
Band 8d | £79,592** | 5 Years | £91,787 |
Band 9 | £95,135** | 5 Years | £109,475 |
** Consolidated payment continues to apply to those eligible as at 31 March 2022.