Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Salary
Median salary £24,761 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.
About this role
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (2020 SOC) provide essential care support within healthcare settings, assisting nurses with patient care, monitoring health observations and helping maintain safe clinical environments.
Key responsibilities
- Delivering personal care under nursing supervision
- Recording observations including blood pressure, temperature and pulse
- Assisting with patient mobility and therapeutic activities
- Maintaining clinical environment hygiene and safety
- Supporting mealtimes and nutritional care
Qualifications and entry routes
Care Certificate is the baseline standard. NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare Support. NHS Apprenticeship Standards for Healthcare Support Workers provide a structured route. DBS check required.
Career outlook
Critical NHS workforce role with ongoing recruitment. Nursing Associate route provides a new registered career pathway from healthcare support worker.
Key skills
Common industries
- NHS acute hospitals
- Mental health trusts
- Community health
- GP practices
- Private hospitals
Data coverage
Median Salary
£24,761
Mean Salary
£23,895
Jobs (000s)
466k
Data Years
11 years
Salary Range (2025)
Estimated Career Progression
Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation
Entry Level
£9,547
0-2 years
Mid Level
£16,283
3-7 years
Senior
£30,410
8-15 years
Leadership
£35,661
15+ years
Potential career growth: +274% from entry to leadership
Salary Trend (2015-2025)
Gender Pay Comparison (2025)
Gender pay gap: 13.8%
Full-time vs All Employees (2025)
All Employees
£24,761
Full-time Only
£29,084
Full-time premium: +£4,323
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