Nurse Jobs in Manchester
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.
8 live vacancies in Manchester · 4 NHS employers · updated hourly
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Open Positions
£26k - £65k
Salary Range
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Working in Nurse roles in Manchester
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, running multiple major sites including the MRI and Wythenshawe Hospital. The Christie is a specialist cancer centre. Greater Manchester also has large mental health and community trust employers. 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 8 live nurse vacancies in Manchester from 4 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 £25,760 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
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- MSI Reproductive Choices
- Priory Healthcare
Bands hiring in Manchester
Current nurse pages for Manchester include Band 5, Band 6, and Band 7. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.
Local practical context
The Metrolink tram network connects most of Greater Manchester, and Manchester Piccadilly provides fast rail to London (2h), Leeds, and Liverpool. Several NHS sites sit on or near tram lines.
Living costs are considerably lower than London, with affordable housing in suburbs and surrounding towns like Stockport, Salford, and Oldham within easy commuting distance.
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