
Interested in career as a Theatre Nurse? This helpful guide looks at the starting, average, and highest salaries you can earn as a Theatre Nurse.
Theatre Nurses work within hospital operating theatres and recovery units. They support patients and colleagues before, during and after surgery.
It’s a varied role which means working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, operating department practitioners and support staff.
The majority of Theatre Nurses work on rotation, meaning they move from one specific phase of theatre nursing to another. But others may just focus on one area, such as anaesthetics or post-surgery care.
But how much can a Theatre Nurse expect to earn? And how does it compare to other nursing roles?
This short guide examines theatre nursing pay in the UK, and the key questions surrounding it.
What Is The Starting Salary For A Theatre Nurse?
The starting salary for a Theatre Nurse is currently £29,969. That’s a Band 5 salary, and your salary goes up with every year of experience.
Some Theatre Nurse roles might require a little more experience or specialist skill, and therefore start at a higher banding.
What Is The Average Salary For A Theatre Nurse?
On average, a relatively experienced Theatre Nurse could expect to earn somewhere between £37,000 and £42,000 a year.
This salary range reflects someone at Band 6 who has plenty of experience in the role.
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