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
Updated: 12/06/2024
| Band | Entry |
Band 1* | £22,383 |
* 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 | £22,383 | 2 Years | £22,383 |
Band 3 | £22,816 | 2 Years | £24,336 |
Band 4 | £25,147 | 3 Years | £27,596 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Intermediate | Progression After | Top |
Band 5 | £28,407 | 2 Years | £30,639 | 2 Years | £34,581 |
Band 6 | £35,392 | 2 Years | £37,350 | 3 Years | £42,618 |
Band 7 | £43,742 | 2 Years | £45,996 | 3 Years | £50,056 |
| Band | Entry | Progression After | Top |
Band 8a | £50,952 | 5 Years | £57,349 |
Band 8b | £58,972 | 5 Years | £68,525 |
Band 8c | £70,417 | 5 Years | £81,138 |
Band 8d | £83,571 | 5 Years | £96,376 |
Band 9 | £99,891 | 5 Years | £114,949 |