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Want a new nursing job? The skills you need to get promoted to band 6-plus

Nurses who want to progress to roles at band 6, 7 and beyond need to be able to demonstrate strong leadership, communication and clinical skills. Employers are looking for leadership vision, self-awareness and adaptability, alongside conflict resolution skills, continuous learning and professionalism. Find out what skills you’ll need and how to develop them further to boost your chances of success at interview, with insights from a leadership advisor and an NHS trust people promise manager.

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Nurse promotion: a smiling nurse shakes the hand of an interviewer as she introduces herself at the start of a job interview

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