Nurse Jobs in Bristol
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.
16 live vacancies in Bristol · 6 NHS employers · updated hourly
16
Open Positions
£30k - £48k
Salary Range
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NHS Trusts
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Working in Nurse roles in Bristol
Bristol has two acute NHS trusts covering a large South West population. The Southmead Hospital campus at North Bristol is a major acute site that opened in 2014. Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership covers mental health services across the wider region. 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 16 live nurse vacancies in Bristol from 6 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 £29,970 to £48,117 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 Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- Barchester Healthcare
- Sirona care & health CIC
- InHealth Group
Bands hiring in Bristol
Current nurse pages for Bristol include Band 5 and Band 6. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.
Local practical context
Bristol Temple Meads provides rail to London (1h40) and Cardiff (50 min). Local bus services cover most hospital sites, though traffic congestion is a regular commute factor.
Housing costs are higher than most cities outside London and the South East, particularly close to the centre. No high-cost area supplement applies.
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