Nurse Jobs in South West
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.
200 live vacancies in South West · 60 NHS employers · updated hourly
200
Open Positions
£21k - £77k
Salary Range
60
NHS Trusts
70
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Working in Nurse roles in South West
South West has active NHS vacancies across clinical, support, administrative, and operational teams. Job Clerk groups live roles in the area so candidates can compare employers, bands, and closing dates before applying. 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 200 live nurse vacancies in South West from 60 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 £21,382 to £77,368 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
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust
- HCRG Care Group
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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Top NHS Employers
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust17 jobs
- Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust15 jobs
- HCRG Care Group14 jobs
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust10 jobs
- NHS Professionals Limited9 jobs
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust8 jobs
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust7 jobs