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.

Which NHS trusts hire nurses in Southampton?

Major NHS employers for nurses in Southampton include University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Solent NHS Trust.

Nurse Jobs in Southampton

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.

2 live vacancies in Southampton · 1 NHS employers · updated hourly

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£32k - £65k

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Working in Nurse roles in Southampton

University Hospital Southampton is a major trauma centre and teaching hospital serving central southern England. Southern Health covers mental health and community services across Hampshire, while Solent NHS Trust provides community and mental health services in the city. 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 2 live nurse vacancies in Southampton from 1 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 £32,073 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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bands hiring in Southampton

Current nurse pages for Southampton include Band 5. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

Southampton Central provides rail to London (1h20) and Bournemouth (30 min). The city is compact with good bus services. Ferry connections to the Isle of Wight run from the city centre.

Housing costs sit between London and the national average. No high-cost area supplement applies, though some regional roles attract fringe area payments.