Nurse Jobs in Birmingham
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.
29 live vacancies in Birmingham · 8 NHS employers · updated hourly
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Open Positions
£32k - £65k
Salary Range
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Working in Nurse roles in Birmingham
Birmingham has the largest NHS employer base outside London. University Hospitals Birmingham runs one of the biggest acute sites in Europe at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and the city also has specialist children's, orthopaedic, and community trusts. 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 29 live nurse vacancies in Birmingham from 8 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 £32,073 to £64,750 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
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Bands hiring in Birmingham
Current nurse pages for Birmingham include Band 7. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.
Local practical context
Birmingham New Street is a major rail hub with fast connections to London (1h20), Manchester, and the wider Midlands. The Midland Metro tram serves several hospital-adjacent areas.
Housing and living costs are significantly lower than London. No high-cost area supplement applies, but fringe supplements are available for some posts in surrounding areas.
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Top NHS Employers
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust9 jobs
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust6 jobs
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5 jobs
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust4 jobs
- MSI Reproductive Choices2 jobs
- Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.1 job
- Priory Healthcare1 job
- Barchester Healthcare1 job