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.

141 live vacancies in South West · 26 NHS employers · updated hourly

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141

Open Positions

£19k - £92k

Salary Range

26

NHS Trusts

43

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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 141 live nurse vacancies in South West from 26 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 £19,243 to £91,609 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

  • InHealth Group
  • Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • NHS Professionals Limited

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