2023 Nurses Pay Rise: 5% Pay Rise Signed Off

After intense debate, multiple strikes, and a divided response from trade unions, the proposed 5% pay deal – which also comes with a one-off payment – has been signed off.

The deal has been confirmed following a meeting between government ministers and 14 different health unions representing all NHS staff except for doctors and dentists.

Deadlock Broken – But Not Everyone Satisfied

The majority of unions agreed to the deal, which is enough for it to be signed off and agreed.

However, some unions – including the Royal College of Nurses (RCN) never agreed to the deal and continue to threaten strike action.

These unions, with the exception of Unite, don’t have a strike mandate though, so will need to hold another national ballot to see if members want to continue striking.

So, technically, it’s still possible that more strikes could lead to more negotiation and further changes to the new pay deal for 2023.

It’s a situation that’s possible but increasingly unlikely following the latest announcements.

NHS nurses will get a pay increase of 5%, and a one-off payment of at least £1891. This one-off payment rises depending on banding and experience.

What Is The New Pay Deal, And When Will It Be Introduced?

The new deal means that NHS nurses will get a pay increase of 5%, and a one-off payment of at least £1891. This one-off payment rises depending on banding and experience.

£1891 is the payment that a Newly Qualified Nurse would get, whereas a Band 7 Nurse, for example, can expect a payment of around £2300.

It’s hoped that both the salary increase and one-off payment will be introduced in June pay packets.

Please note: we will be updating our pay calculator and all-pay related content with these changes in the coming days.

Have Your Say

Is this the deal you voted for? Do you think it will put an end to strikes, or does it fail to go far enough?

As ever, we want to hear from you, our nursing community.