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.
2,223 live vacancies across 451 NHS employers · updated hourly
2,223
Open Positions
£26k - £75k
Salary Range
451
NHS Trusts
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Latest live Nurse jobs
Recent nurse vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.
- Community Staff NurseAiredale NHS Foundation Trust - Skipton General Hospital/Settle Health CentreCloses 01 Sep 2026
- Community Registered NurseEssex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Thundersley ClinicCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Staff Nurse - Virtual Ward and Hospital at Home TeamThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust - Science ParkCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Staff Nurse - Aspen wardLewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - University Hospital LewishamCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Registered Mental Health Staff NurseCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - Royal Glamorgan HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Bank Advice Line NurseFresenius Kabi Limited - Fresenius Kabi LtdCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Senior Staff NurseBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - NWAS - Abergele HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- KM254850 - Staff NurseNHS Grampian - Royal Cornhill HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Nurse Consultant - ADHDSheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust - Sheffield Adult Autism and Neurodevelopmental Service (SAANS)Closes 02 Sep 2026
- Clinical Nurse SpecialistThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Supportive Care - E00266Closes 02 Sep 2026
- General Practice NurseSandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - SWB NHS Trust- General Practices ( Various sites CROSS COVER REQUIRED)Closes 02 Sep 2026
- Sister / Charge Nurse, PERRTUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - University College London HospitalsCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Band 5 Registered Child Nurse - Paediatric Emergency DepartmentBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Paediatric Emergency Department, Luton and Dunstable HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Sister/Charge nurseNorth Bristol NHS Trust - Southmead HospitalCloses 06 Sep 2026
- Mental Health NurseThe Old School Surgery - Manor Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2JD, United Kingdom; UWE Health Centre, N Block, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1US, United KingdomCloses 04 Sep 2026
- Bank Registered NurseBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - Wrexham MaelorCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Paediatric Critical Care Transport NurseGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation TrustCloses 31 Aug 2026
- Band 7 Senior Research Nurse- Research and DevelopmentUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SS, United KingdomCloses 27 Aug 2026
- Practice NursePrimary Care Management Solutions Ltd - Grove Village Medical Centre; Twickenham Park Medical PracticeCloses 30 Aug 2026
- Lead Nurse -surgicalNHS Forth Valley - Forth Valley Royal HospitalCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Mental Health NurseNHS Forth Valley - HMP & YOI StirlingCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Perth Clinic - Registered NurseSpire Healthcare Ltd - EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, United KingdomCloses 19 Sep 2026
- Community Mental Health NurseHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust - College HouseCloses 02 Sep 2026
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Acute OncologyUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - University Hospitals Coventry and WarwickshireCloses 02 Sep 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 2,223 live nurse roles across 451 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 £25,760 to £74,896 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, Priory Healthcare, Spire Healthcare Ltd, and HCRG Care Group. 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.
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