Registered specialist nurses roles in the UK earn a median of £40,355 per year, equivalent to £23.40 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 1.0% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £30,294 to £62,231 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£40,355
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£23.40
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+1.0%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£32,255 – £50,449
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Registered specialist nurses roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Registered specialist nurses provide specialised nursing care and plan ongoing treatment for the sick, injured and others in need of care, take responsibility for patients within their sphere of practice and assist medical doctors with their tasks, work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers. They advise on and teach nursing practices.
A degree or equivalent qualification is required as well as significant relevant experience. Courses comprise both theoretical and practical work, including placements in hospital and community settings. Full time diploma courses last three years; degree courses last three or four years. Accelerated programmes are available to graduates with a health-related degree. Post-registration training is available for a range of clinical specialisms.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.