Nurse Jobs in the NHS
Nursing is the largest single profession in the NHS. Roles range from newly qualified staff nurses on general wards to specialist community practitioners, nurse consultants, and advanced clinical practitioners. Most registered nursing posts sit between Band 5 and Band 8a, with the type of work varying significantly by setting, specialty, and employer.
1,562 live vacancies across 236 NHS employers · updated hourly
1,562
Open Positions
£24k - £109k
Salary Range
236
NHS Trusts
685
New This Week
Latest live Nurse jobs
Recent nurse vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Community Staff Nurse - North Cots LocalityGloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust - Bourton on the water, South WestCloses 14 Jul 2026
- Registered Nurse (RGN) - Bank - Care HomeBarchester Healthcare - Weyhill, South EastCloses 01 Sep 2026
- Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) - Bank - Care HomeBarchester Healthcare - Peterlee, South EastCloses 01 Sep 2026
- Band 5 Ward NurseHCRG Care Group - Sheerness, South EastCloses 26 Jul 2026
- Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology UnitUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth, South WestCloses 18 Jul 2026
- Triage ClinicianEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Epping, East of EnglandCloses 16 Jul 2026
- BANK Rapid Response NurseCentral London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Band 5 Staff NurseWest London NHS Trust - London, LondonCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Senior Staff Nurse- Cancer Day CareUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Community Staff NurseKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Maidstone, South EastCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Safeguarding Adult Clinical Nurse SpecialistImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - London, LondonCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Special Schools Deputy SisterHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Basingstoke, South EastCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Staff Nurse - Colorectal and General SurgeryWirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Wirral, North WestCloses 15 Jul 2026
- Long Term Conditions NursePractice Plus Group - Redditch, South EastCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Sister / Charge NurseMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust - Wakefield, North East and YorkshireCloses 10 Jul 2026
- Senior Staff NursePriory Healthcare - Knaphill, North WestCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Clinical Triage NurseBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - Wokingham, South EastCloses 12 Jul 2026
- Registered NurseMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust - Wakefield, North East and YorkshireCloses 10 Jul 2026
- DAART Staff NurseShropshire Community Health NHS Trust - Oswestry, MidlandsCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Staff Nurse - Paediatric Assessment UnitRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London, LondonCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Staff NurseDevon Partnership NHS Trust - Exeter, South WestCloses 19 Jul 2026
- Registered Paediatric NurseHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Cottingham, North East and YorkshireCloses 17 Jul 2026
- Registered NurseHywel Dda University Health Board - Carmarthen, West WalesCloses 08 Jul 2026
- Breast Care Nurse SpecialistHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - Cottingham, North East and YorkshireCloses 17 Jul 2026
Planning a Nurse job search in the NHS
Job Clerk tracks live nurse vacancies across NHS employers so you can compare role level, employer mix, location, salary, contract type, and closing date before deciding where to spend time on an application.
There are currently 1,562 live nurse roles across 236 NHS employers in this index. Use the band and city links below to move from the broad profession market into pages with tighter salary, seniority, and local employer context.
Recent salary data for nurse roles ranges from about £23,975 to £108,814 per year, depending on band, employer, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.
Evidence to prepare
- Managing a patient caseload across a shift or clinic autonomously
- Escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 or equivalent
- Mentoring students and supervising junior staff on placement
- Leading or contributing to audit, QIP, or service improvement
Common requirements
- Active NMC registration in the relevant field (adult, child, mental health, or learning disability)
- Specialist qualifications or training for Band 6+ roles
- Evidence of revalidation-ready CPD portfolio
- Mentorship or practice assessor qualification (for supervisory roles)
Bands to compare
Current nurse pages include Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, and Band 8. Start broad, then narrow by band when the advert needs specific seniority, supervision, portfolio, or leadership evidence.
Location demand
Active city hubs include Cardiff, London, Bristol, Coventry, Liverpool, and Manchester. Local pages are useful for comparing employer mix, commute assumptions, and high-cost area supplements.
Employer mix
Recent listings include employers such as Barchester Healthcare, Practice Plus Group, HCRG Care Group, and Elysium Healthcare. Check each source advert for person-spec wording and early-close warnings.
Browse Nurse Jobs by Band
NHS nurse roles span multiple Agenda for Change bands. Pick a level to see live vacancies at that band.
Browse Nurse Jobs by City
Compare nurse vacancies in major NHS hiring locations before narrowing into a grade or band.
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