Community Nurse

Oxford Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Tailored learning and development

NHS Discount

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse to join our district nursing locality. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic care in patients’ homes, working autonomously within a supportive team to prevent hospital admissions.

We support your progression through a district nursing career framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training, with regular 1:1 support, development, and annual appraisal.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Desirable: Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Desirable: Prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic, person-centred care for patients with planned and urgent healthcare needs.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload with timely intervention and discharge planning.
• Deliver a wide range of community nursing interventions and respond to changing patient needs.
• Collaborate with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to maximise independence and reduce hospital admissions.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff, students and carers, contributing to workforce development.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping, safeguarding and compliance with policies.
• Contribute to service improvement, audits, and the efficient use of resources.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education

Nurse degree

Degree-level education

Tools

ECDL

Job description

Community Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Job summary

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

We would be delighted to offer the opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South-West Oxfordshire district nursing locality.

Our friendly teams take pride in supporting their team to deliver proactive, caring, safe and excellent standards of patient care to their local communities.

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

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate holistic, person-centred care programmes for patients with planned and urgent healthcare needs.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, ensuring timely intervention, risk assessment, referral and discharge planning.
• Deliver a wide range of community nursing interventions, recognising deterioration and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Work collaboratively with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies to maximise independence, reduce hospital admissions and support safe discharge.
• Provide leadership, supervision and support to staff, students and carers, contributing to workforce development and a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping, safeguarding and compliance with organisational policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit, quality initiatives and the effective use of resources to deliver safe, efficient and responsive community care.

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 is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"

Benefits

• 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 and Inclusion team

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 267-CH8350528

Closing date: 15 November 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered General Nurse (adult).
• Essential: Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Desirable: NMC Mentor qualification.
• Desirable: Prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

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

Technical expertise/competence

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

Employer contact details

Contact: Julie Humphries, District Nursing Locality Lead

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