New nurses should start working in the NHS on Band 6 with a starting salary of more than £37,000, the RCN has said.  rcni.com/nursing-standa…

The way that general practice is funded means employers set nursing pay, so negotiating skills are important. That's why we're putting on learning sessions for GPNs this month to help sharpen your negotiating skills. Join for free on 24 October: bit.ly/3Ne2bhy

Are you an early careers nurse? We’re keen to hear from you about how nursing can be a more attractive career option. Take our survey bit.ly/481w4eH

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Work for NHS Wales on Agenda for Change? The Welsh government says 5.5% is a fair pay award for you. But your worth isn’t for them to decide. We are at Prince Charles Hospital today Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Make your voice heard: rcn.org.uk/walesconsultat…

Great to hear from the RCN's Exec lead on pay Colin Poolman on the ongoing work on pay at #RCNReps2024 Have you heard about the great work on job evaluation? Could this support you or your colleagues? rcn.org.uk/employment-and… #RCNReps24 #RCNActivism

Nursing staff know better than anyone how to make services better - we are key to making the next NHS decade better than the last. The 10 Year Plan national conversation must include specific commitments and new investment to turn nursing around. bit.ly/3YsdTeN

Back by popular demand: our #NursingSupportWorkersDay enamel badges! Already got yours? Share a selfie 🤳 Order your badge: bit.ly/3YxtN7O

What pay, terms and conditions would make a nursing career more attractive? 📋 Take our survey, tell us your views, and share with your colleagues. bit.ly/481w4eH

The prospect of huge debt and lack of financial support is putting off the nurses of the future. We need action from the govt, including: ✅ forgiveness for nursing tuition fee loans ✅ financial support for nursing students to help with living costs 🔗

Our members have voted to reject the NHS pay award in Wales. They decisively believe this award does not recognise the value, expertise, and critical responsibility held by nursing staff in Wales. The Welsh government must act now. Read more: rcn.org.uk/news-and-event…

Health and care staff with long COVID are being denied access to vital benefits, two years after the government's own advisory body urged action. It's not good enough. Today, alongside The BMA, we've written to ministers calling for no more delays. 🔗 bit.ly/3Z6YP6H

We want – and deserve – bold change for nursing. We know pay has not kept up with the increased responsibilities of nursing staff. Seeking a job evaluation can be part of the solution. Learn how ➡️ bit.ly/3V0p5NW

Gino came from the Philippines to work in London during the pandemic. After discovering his skills were not being recognised in his pay, we helped him and others secure the pay they deserve. Read Gino's story🔗 rcn.org.uk/magazines/Acti…

We want – and deserve – bold change for nursing. We know pay has not kept up with the increased responsibilities of nursing staff. Seeking a job evaluation can be part of the solution. Learn how ⬇️ rcn.org.uk/employment-and…

Exclusive: 28% of GPNs considering leaving in the next year buff.ly/4geMyTx

300 hospice beds in England are closed due to critical funding and staffing pressures - 14% of total capacity. That’s 110,000 days and nights of care lost for those who need it. We’re calling on the government to act now. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…