What is job matching NHS?
Nearly all NHS jobs match a profile. This is called ‘job matching’ and is the process for deciding the banding of most jobs. At local employer level a panel of trained employer and trade union Job Evaluators look at the agreed job description and person specification and match it to one of the national profiles.
What is a job evaluation score?
The job evaluation should assess and score each job in terms of the demands made on the employee under ‘job factors’. Combining the scores for each factor gives a single score for the job. The total points scored decide a job’s place in the ranking order.
How are NHS bands determined?
Understanding the NHS Payment Bands. The system is unique to the NHS and is known as the Agenda for Change. The system works by allocating a point score to each role within the NHS, which then determines the basic rate of salary for that role, including nurse pay scales.
What is a Band 1 job?
A pay band is sometimes used to define the range (band) of compensation given for certain roles. Those jobs and those of similar levels of responsibility might all be included in a named or numbered pay band that prescribed a range of pay, (e.g. Band 1 = $10–17 per hour).
What is the difference between Band 2 and Band 3 NHS?
AfC, band 2 is fairly basic, requiring little or no experience or qualifications. Those on band 3 are expected to have responsibilities, to work independently if needed, and most have experience and qualifications.
What does a band 7 do?
Band 7 nursing roles include Ward Managers, Emergency Nurse Practitioners and clinical specialists.
How can job evaluation be used to determine wages?
Under job evaluation, the relative worth of different jobs are studied and compared. In other words job evaluation is determining the comparative worth of various jobs. An effective job evaluation can help to identify the number of people employed within different categories and how the salary budget is apportioned.
How does job evaluation determine pay?
Job Evaluation involves determination of relative worth of each job for the purpose of establishing wage and salary differentials. Relative worth is determined mainly on the basis of Job Description and Job Specification only. Job Evaluation helps to determine wages and salary grades for all jobs.
What is band 6 salary in NHS?
NHS pay scales 2017-18
| Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 6 |
|---|---|---|
| £15,404 | £16,968 | £26,565 |
| £15,671 | £17,524 | £27,635 |
| £16,104 | £18,157 | £28,746 |
| £16,536 | £18,333 | £29,626 |
What is Band 2 in the NHS?
A Band 2 is the NHS entry salary. It is the lowest salary on the scale. Band 2 jobs include Healthcare and Catering Assistants, Support Workers or other types of Assistants. An apprentice (after 1 year in the NHS) will usually start on a Band 2 payscale. There are many stories of people starting in the NHS as a Band 2.
What is a Band 2 HCA?
Healthcare/Health and Social Care Assistant (Band 2) – providing direct care to patients on wards and in a variety of community settings.
How does job matching work in the NHS?
Nearly all NHS jobs match a profile. This is called ‘job matching’ and is the process for deciding the banding of most jobs. At local employer level a panel of trained employer and trade union Job Evaluators look at the agreed job description and person specification and match it to one of the national profiles.
Who is responsible for the NHS Job Evaluation Handbook?
The Job Evaluation Group (JEG) is responsible for producing the NHS job evaluation handbook. The handbook covers areas such as mainstreaming job evaluation, resolving blocked matching and the evaluation of jobs.
How are pay bands determined for NHS jobs?
This is done by measuring NHS jobs across a range of factors and allocating relevant levels according to the job role being considered. Each of these levels have an allocated points score and the total points determine the appropriate pay band for the job.
How are job profiles determined in the NHS?
Nationally, employers and trade unions have agreed a large number of job ‘profiles’ for commonly occurring jobs. The profiles have been scored and bands determined. Nearly all NHS jobs match a profile. This is called ‘job matching’ and is the process for deciding the banding of most jobs.