This course explains what a Band 6 role involves in the NHS, the skills and evidence employers look for, and how to write a supporting statement and prepare for interview. It is written for Band 5 nurses and midwives, including those who trained overseas, who want a clear and honest route to their next role.
What you will learn
- Describe how Band 6 roles differ from Band 5 roles in responsibility, leadership and decision making.
- Analyse a Band 6 job description and person specification to identify the criteria you must evidence.
- Build a portfolio of evidence covering clinical expertise, leadership, teaching and quality improvement.
- Write a supporting statement that addresses the person specification with specific examples.
- Prepare structured answers to common Band 6 interview questions, including scenario questions about staffing and safety.
Course content
- What a Band 6 role involves (2 min)
- Are you ready? Building the skills (2 min)
- Building your evidence portfolio (3 min)
- Reading the job description and person specification (1 min)
- Writing your supporting statement (2 min)
- Preparing for the interview (5 min)
- Case study: from Band 5 to Band 6 (1 min)
- Your first months at Band 6 (2 min)
- Knowledge check (10 questions, 10 min)
- Guided reflection (15 min)
Standards and guidance covered
- NMC: The Code (2015, updated 2018), including practise effectively, preserve safety, and promote professionalism and trust
- NMC: Revalidation requirements, including practice-related feedback and reflective accounts
- NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and NHS Agenda for Change job evaluation profiles
- NHS Leadership Academy: Healthcare Leadership Model
Certificate
Courses are free to study. When you pass the knowledge check (80%) and complete your reflection, you can buy a verified certificate showing your CPD time, with a unique ID and QR code that anyone can check on our verification page.
Study free at your own pace on any device.
Practitioner Insight is an independent education provider. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the GMC, MPTS, NMC, HCPC, GPhC or any NHS organisation, and this information is not legal advice. If you have been referred to a regulator, speak to your defence organisation, trade union or legal representative.