Band 7 Nurse Jobs in the NHS

Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work.

170 live vacancies at this grade · 106 NHS employers · salary £49,387 - £56,515

170

Open Positions

£31k - £65k

Salary Range

106

NHS Trusts

82

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What to expect from Band 7 Nurse roles

Band 7 posts include clinical nurse specialists, ward managers, team leaders, advanced practitioners, and highly specialist therapists. Applications at this level need evidence of leadership, service improvement, and specialist expertise beyond day-to-day clinical work. For nurse candidates, this usually means matching the advertised responsibilities to your evidence before applying: the same band can cover different service settings, rota patterns, and levels of supervision across NHS employers.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 170 live band 7 nurse vacancies across 106 NHS employers. Use this page to compare the broad market, then narrow into a city page when you need local salary expectations, employers, and closing-date pressure.

Recent salary data for band 7 nurse roles ranges from about £30,994 to £65,261 per year, depending on employer, setting, rota pattern, and high-cost area supplements.

Band expectations

  • Professional registration with significant post-qualification experience
  • Demonstrable specialist expertise in the relevant clinical or functional area
  • Track record of leading teams, projects, or service improvements
  • Postgraduate qualification (master's level often expected)

Role 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

Typical 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)

Hiring locations

Current band 7 nurse demand is visible in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Cambridge. Location pages help you compare local trusts, travel expectations, and live job counts before applying.

Employer mix

Recent listings include employers such as University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Review each advert for the person specification, application method, and whether the post closes early after enough applications.

Band 7 Nurse Jobs by City

Browse band 7 nurse jobs in the UK's biggest NHS hubs.

Where Band 7 Nurse Roles Are Hiring

London, London19 jobs
Birmingham, Midlands5 jobs
Leeds, North East and Yorkshire5 jobs
Manchester, North West5 jobs
Cambridge, East of England4 jobs
Harrow, London3 jobs
Coventry, Midlands3 jobs
Guildford, South East2 jobs
Isleworth, London2 jobs
Croydon, London2 jobs
Bury St Edmunds, East of England2 jobs
Camborne, South West2 jobs

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