Nurse Jobs in Belfast
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.
7 live vacancies in Belfast · 1 NHS employers · updated hourly
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Open Positions
£39k - £63k
Salary Range
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NHS Trust
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Working in Nurse roles in Belfast
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is the largest in Northern Ireland, running the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast City Hospital, and Mater Hospital. Health and social care in Northern Ireland is integrated, so trusts deliver both hospital and community services under the same organisation. For nurse candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 7 live nurse vacancies in Belfast from 1 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Nurse results and the band-specific pages below.
Recent salary data for these nurse roles ranges from about £38,682 to £62,682 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.
Common work areas
- 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)
Local employers
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Bands hiring in Belfast
Current nurse pages for Belfast include Band 6. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.
Local practical context
Belfast has Translink bus and rail services within the city and to surrounding areas. Flights and ferries connect to Liverpool, Glasgow, and other UK cities.
Belfast is one of the most affordable UK capitals for housing. Northern Ireland uses AfC with the same band structure as England, though pay awards have historically been delayed due to budget processes. The integrated health and social care model means trusts deliver both hospital care and social services, so the range of roles within a single employer is broader than in England.
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