If the pay banding system is broke, let's fix it

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |May 25, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    Nurse pay banding systems have historically faced challenges, with the current Agenda for Change (AfC) band 1-9 system now showing similar issues after 12 years.

    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Workforce Studies

    Background:

    • The historical context of nursing pay structures is marked by contentious reforms.
    • Previous pay systems, such as clinical grades, were abandoned due to falling into disrepute.

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