Why is it so hard for skilled and experienced nursing staff to progress beyond band 5? | Synapse
March 7, 2026
Why is it so hard for skilled and experienced nursing staff to progress beyond band 5?
Key Points
To explore the factors contributing to the stagnation of nursing staff at band 5 and evaluate potential solutions.
Analysis of current retention rates among nursing staff compared to other health professionals
Review of recent role assessments and policy changes proposed for band 5 nurses
Nurses are more than twice as likely to stay at band 5 than their peers in other health roles
Recent role reviews aim to address this inequality and facilitate career advancement for nursing staff
Abstract
Nurses are more than twice as likely as comparable health professionals to remain at band 5. Find out what is being done to remedy this inequality, including recently announced band 5 role reviews