# Nurse NHS Jobs in Coventry > Nurse job landing page for Coventry from Job Clerk. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/nursing/coventry - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/jobs/nursing/coventry.md ## Live Market Snapshot - **Live vacancies:** 8 - **NHS employers:** 2 - **New vacancies this week:** 3 - **Filter scope:** Scoped to Nurse and Coventry. - **Observed salary range:** GBP 32,073 to GBP 64,750 ## Role Summary 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. ## Typical Responsibilities - 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 - Discharge planning and coordination with community services - Specialist clinical skills relevant to the ward or service - Supporting patients and families through difficult conversations ## 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) ## Employers Hiring - University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (7 jobs) - Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (1 jobs) ## Locations Hiring - Coventry, Midlands (8 jobs) ## Location Context University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire runs University Hospital Coventry, a large acute site that opened in 2006. Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership covers mental health and community services across the sub-region. ## Relevant NHS Employers University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust ## FAQs ### What qualifications do I need to work as an NHS nurse? A nursing degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and active NMC registration. Most posts start at Band 5. Higher bands expect additional experience, specialist qualifications, or leadership evidence in your application. ### What types of NHS nurse jobs can I find on Job Clerk? Job Clerk tracks NHS nurse jobs across adult nursing, paediatric nursing, mental health nursing, community nursing, school nursing, nursery nursing, and specialist nurse roles. ### What are the different nursing bands in the NHS? NHS nursing roles typically range from Band 5 (newly qualified staff nurses) to Band 8 (senior nursing leaders). Band 5 nurses are newly qualified, Band 6 includes senior staff nurses and specialists, Band 7 covers ward managers and clinical nurse specialists, and Band 8 includes matrons and senior leaders. ### How much do NHS nurses earn? NHS nursing salaries follow the Agenda for Change pay scales. Under the 2026/27 rates, Band 5 nurses earn approximately £32,000-£39,000, Band 6 nurses earn £40,000-£48,000, and Band 7 nurses earn £49,000-£57,000. London and other high-cost areas attract additional supplements. ### What career progression is available for NHS nurses? Staff nurses at Band 5 can move into senior staff nurse or specialist practitioner roles at Band 6, ward manager or clinical nurse specialist at Band 7, and matron or nurse consultant at Band 8. Some nurses also move into education, research, or management pathways. ### What shift patterns do NHS nurses typically work? Most hospital nursing roles use 12-hour shifts (typically 07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30), working 3-4 shifts per week including weekends and nights on a rota. Community nurses more often work Monday-Friday daytime hours, though some services run evenings and weekends. Unsocial hours attract pay enhancements of 30% for nights and Saturdays after 20:00, and 60% for Sundays and bank holidays (Bands 4-9). ### What is preceptorship for newly qualified nurses? Preceptorship is a structured 12-month programme for newly qualified nurses entering their first post. You are assigned a named preceptor who provides guidance, regular meetings, and clinical supervision. Most trusts offer a minimum of 150 supernumerary hours at the start, meaning you work on the ward but are not counted in staffing numbers while you build confidence. The programme runs alongside your induction and mandatory training. ### How do I write a strong NHS nursing application? NHS applications are shortlisted blind through the Trac system. The panel scores your supporting statement against each essential criterion in the person specification individually. If you do not explicitly address a criterion, you score zero on it. Structure your statement with a heading or paragraph for each essential requirement, using specific examples with context, actions, and outcomes. The supporting statement has a 1,500-word limit on Trac, and you should use most of it. ### What is the difference between bank and substantive nursing contracts? Substantive posts are permanent or fixed-term with guaranteed hours, full NHS sick pay (up to 6 months full pay), NHS occupational maternity pay, and full annual leave entitlement (27 days plus bank holidays, rising with service). Bank contracts are zero-hours: you pick up shifts as available, with no guaranteed hours. Bank work offers flexibility but only statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay, and often less annual leave. Both access AfC pay rates, but bank work may not include NHS pension contributions. ### What is NMC revalidation and how often is it required? NMC revalidation is required every 3 years to maintain your registration. You need to complete 450 practice hours (or 900 for dual registration), 35 hours of continuing professional development (20 of which must be participatory), 5 pieces of practice-related feedback, 5 written reflective accounts, and a reflective discussion with another NMC registrant. Your employer cannot do this for you, so it is worth keeping a portfolio throughout the 3-year cycle rather than rushing it at the end. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk SEO landing-page data as the HTML page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Live job counts change as source NHS adverts open and close.