Take home pay for band 5 nurses

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Hi there,

can anyone tell me what the average take home monthly wage is for pediatric band 5 nurses in London? After tax and with shift enhancement etc?. I am hoping to move to London in the new year as a newly graduated nurse but I'm unsure if I can afford the cost of living or how much rent I will be able to pay.

Thanks :)

My bad. I meant rivers, not lakes. Thanks for the correction sky!

I will start with the lowest band 5 pay which is 21,458 GBP. But since I have yet to be registered post ONP, I will start with a band 4 pay which is 18000+; that's about 1500 GBP monthly. If you are saying that 800 alone is for housing, holy cow! The remaining would only be 700. I still have to pay for other bills such as water, electricity, TV license, etc. How much do you usually spend on these things? Just roughly around.....?

Transportation?

Grocery?

Cellphone credits/monthly plan/prepaid?

Any other things that I didn't anticipate?

I'm sorry if I sound like I am computing everything in details. It's just that I am weighing my options. I am afraid that I will just have to work for the bills.

On the other hand, I am also offered to work in the UAE with a monthly salary equivalent to

1300 GBP, tax-free, with free accommodation and transportation. I would just have to spend some for food and some basic necessities. Plus, yearly vacation of 30 days with free plane ticket go with the offer. It's really killing me which is which.

Do you think I am making a sound judgment here if I still choose to work in the UK despite the big difference in the net income that I'll be making.

I am also thinking if the additional high-cost area allowance (5%), unsocial hours, and possible two to four 8 hrs OT a month would make a big contribution to my monthly income.

I have worked in the Middle East before. I did not enjoy that much. It's stricter there than the rest of the world. As you said, UK is a place with mixed origins. But I think patients and people living in the UK are nicer and more open than those in the UAE. Maybe it's because of the customs and traditions. Just a personal thought. Plus, one can apply for BRIT citizenship (ILR) after 5 years, right?

Also, the rest of the Europe is more accessible like Paris, Spain, Italy, and Germany if I decide to do some travelling.

Looking forward to some insights mate!

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Specializes in ER.

. . . . . and you will do 'obs', not vitals, and 'take blood' instead of drawing labs.

And the list goes on!

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Food bill vary depending on what you like. Transportation will also vary depending on what you use. Cell phones usually called mobile phones can be bought cheap enough and bout pay as you go which may work out cheaper than a plan.

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I don't think you can apply for British citizenship with having PR first and met other requirements

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Most nurses work either a second job and/or bank, (registry, per diem in the US).

You can live on Band 5 salary, but its tough going, and you have to be very disciplined regarding your spending.

I certainly would suggest that you do NOT get a car in London, the insurance and parking alone will eat up your money, just get an Oyster instead.

If you have children its even more challenging, but it can be done.

Which part of London will you be working in?

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I will be working in Surrey. I am just really interested to know how much I can save a month. I don't spend too much anyway.

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I read somewhere else that after 5 years, one can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Then once approved, one can apply for citizenship after a year of obtaining an ILR.

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I read somewhere else that after 5 years, one can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Then once approved, one can apply for citizenship after a year of obtaining an ILR.

You read it right.. I moved to UK on work visa then after 5 yrs applied for ILR after a year got my British citizenship.

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I doubt you can save while living in Surrey, its as expensive as London but without the pay weighting!!

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Thanks mate! Good thing my research has paid off.

Is the road to citizenship rough?

Once you're a Brit Citizen, can you also bring your parents there aside from your spouse and kids? Just wondering..

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You have to pass UK citizenship exams etc. UK Borders is the best place to look.

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Hi oliver01.. my name is lexie and i am currently here in london processing my NMC pack 2.. i am from saudi and im having problems now regarding my unregistered practice.. correct me if im wrong but you were able to successfully process your unregistered practice with scfhs right?thank you so much

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