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

Recent nurse vacancies from this role hub, with employer, location, and closing-date context.

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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Where Nurse Jobs Are Hiring Right Now

London, London77 jobs
Birmingham, Midlands27 jobs
York, North East and Yorkshire19 jobs
Southampton, South East17 jobs
Darlington, North East and Yorkshire14 jobs
Guildford, South East13 jobs
Derby, Midlands12 jobs
Bristol, South West11 jobs
Cambridge, East of England11 jobs
Exeter, South West11 jobs
Redhill, South East10 jobs
Bury St Edmunds, East of England10 jobs

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