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Oxford Health NHS Trust Community Nurse

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified community nursing is for you!

This is a fixed term vacancy for one year to cover maternity leave. Join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive teams delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing locality.

Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in people's own homes.

Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations.

The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queen's Nursing Institute, The King's Fund, and the RCN which we can support you to work towards.

The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised programmes of care, working in partnership with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage and be accountable for an allocated caseload, prioritising planned and urgent care needs and coordinating appropriate referrals and discharge plans.
• Deliver a broad range of community nursing interventions, recognising early signs of deterioration and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Promote independence, rehabilitation and wellbeing through anticipatory, person-centred care and effective patient education.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and partner agencies to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate timely discharge and ensure seamless patient care.
• Supervise, support and develop staff, students and carers, contributing to a positive learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and professional practice, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

We will support your progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area.

You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH8351011

Job locations

District Nurse Teams South West Locality

Didcot Health centre Britwell road

Didcot

OX11 7JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable

• NMC Mentor qualification.
• Prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge around long term conditions and their management.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
• Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.

Desirable

• Previous experience of implementation of change.
• Previous Community Services experience.

Technical expertise/competence

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Desirable

• NMC Mentor qualification.
• Prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge around long term conditions and their management.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
• Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.

Desirable

• Previous experience of implementation of change.
• Previous Community Services experience.

Technical expertise/competence

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care.
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

Desirable

• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

District Nurse Teams South West Locality

Didcot Health centre Britwell road

Didcot

OX11 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

District Nurse Teams South West Locality

Didcot Health centre Britwell road

Didcot

OX11 7JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

District Nursing Locality Lead

Julie Humphries

[email protected]

07748703892

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum | pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH8351011

Job locations

District Nurse Teams South West Locality

Didcot Health centre Britwell road

Didcot

OX11 7JH

United Kingdom

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