We're introducing the brand-new NHS staff uniform, which comes in a range of colours for each job role.

The new uniforms are cheaper to produce and are purchased on a national basis, rather than by individual NHS trusts - saving an millions of pounds every year.

They’re also made with sustainable materials and designed for longevity, meaning less waste and a reduced environmental impact.

You can see more info about the colours below. Some colleagues may still be wearing the older style during the transition. Our colleagues will be happy to talk to you about their role, so please ask if you’re not sure.

Nursing uniforms

  • Advanced nurse practitioners - dark red with dark blue trim
  • Care assistants and support workers - lilac with navy trim
  • Charge nurses, ward sisters, specialist nurses - dark blue with navy trim
A dark red tunic with dark blue trim, which is for advanced nurse practitioners. A lilac tunic with navy trim, which is for care assistants and support workers. A dark blue tunic with navy trim, which is for charge nurses, ward sisters, specialist nurses.
  • Chief nurse’s team, heads of department - black with red trim
  • Clinical nurse specialists - navy with dark red trim
  • Matrons - purple with navy trim
A black tunic with red trim, which is for the chief nurses’ team and heads of department. A navy tunic with dark red trim, which is for clinical nurse specialists. A purple tunic with navy trim, which is for matrons.
  • Nursing associates - light blue
  • Registered nurses - blue with navy trim
  • Ward managers and team leaders - navy
A light blue tunic, which is for nursing associates. A blue tunic with navy trim, which is for registered nurses. A navy tunic, which is for ward managers and team leaders,

Allied health professionals, social work, and therapies uniforms

  • Advanced clinical practitioner - dark red with navy trim
  • Dietitians - ruby red with blue trim
  • Occupational therapists - white with dark green trim
A dark red tunic with navy trim, which is for advanced clinical practitioners. A ruby red tunic with blue trim, for dietitians. A white tunic with dark green trim, for occupational therapists.
  • Physiotherapists - white with navy trim
  • Social workers - sea green with navy trim
  • Speech and language therapists – ruby red with grey trim
A white tunic with navy trim, for physiotherapists. A sea green tunic with navy trim, for social workers. A ruby red tunic with grey trim, for speech and language therapists.

Pharmacy uniforms

  • Pharmacists - dark green with navy trim
  • Pharmacy support assistants - lilac with navy trim
  • Pharmacy technicians - green with navy trim
Dark green tunic with navy time, for pharmacists. Lilac tunic with navy trim, for pharmacy support assistants. Green tunic with navy trim, for pharmacy technicians.