# Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RTE) - 2026/27 Salary Scales & Pay Bands

> Official 2026/27 Agenda for Change salary and take-home pay tables for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RTE). Includes Standard National (No HCAS), starting Band 5 take-home pay, and hospital site allocations.

Canonical: https://netpayscale.uk/trusts/gloucestershire-hospitals/
Last updated: 2026-10-26

## 1. Key Trust Facts
- **Trust Name:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Gloucestershire Hospitals)
- **ODS Code:** RTE
- **Geographic Area:** Gloucester & Cheltenham
- **Region / Health Board:** South West
- **Allowance Zone (HCAS):** Standard National (No HCAS)
- **Starting Band 5 Gross Pay:** £32,073/year
- **Starting Band 5 Net Pay:** ~£2,080/month
- **Clinical Workforce:** 8,500+ staff
- **Hospital Sites (2):** Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Cheltenham General Hospital

## 2. Executive Pay Answer
Under the 2026/27 NHS Agenda for Change pay deal (+3.3%), healthcare staff at **Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust** receive Standard National (No HCAS). A newly qualified Band 5 nurse starts at **£32,073/year gross** (approx. **£2,080 net/month** in take-home pay after PAYE tax, National Insurance, and 8.3% NHS CARE pension deductions).

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