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.
18 live vacancies in Southampton · 4 NHS employers · updated hourly
18
Open Positions
£31k - £57k
Salary Range
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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 18 live nurse vacancies in Southampton 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 £31,049 to £56,515 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
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- NHS Professionals Limited
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Aria Care
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.
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