Meet the Author

Learn more about the NHS professional behind the NHS Pay Calculator.

James Hartley RGN

James Hartley, RGN

NHS Band 8a Clinical Nurse Specialist | 14 Years NHS Experience

James is a registered NHS nurse and pay specialist who built this calculator to help colleagues understand their real take-home pay.

Professional Background

James has worked across NHS Trusts in England and Wales and has hands-on experience with Agenda for Change pay reviews, NHS pension deductions, HCAS/London Weighting, unsocial hours enhancements, and payroll questions commonly faced by NHS staff.

Why This Calculator Was Created

The NHS Pay Calculator was created to make salary planning clearer for nurses, healthcare assistants, allied health professionals, admin teams, managers, bank staff, and part-time NHS workers.

Editorial Approach

All calculator pages are written to be practical, transparent, and easy to understand. The tool remains independent and is not affiliated with the NHS, HMRC, NHS Employers, or any government body.

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