Community Nurse - South East Locality

NHS; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wallingford seeks passionate community nurses to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care directly in patients' homes, requiring a Registered General Nurse (adult) and a degree-level education. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities and benefits such as generous annual leave and a competitive pension scheme. Candidates must have current UK professional registration and the ability to manage long-term conditions effectively.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (adult) is essential.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent is essential.
• NMC Mentor qualification is desirable.
• Prescribing qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge around long-term conditions management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in people's homes.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and plan work effectively.
• Provide supervision and support to team members.

Skills

Registered General Nurse (adult)

Knowledge around long-term conditions

Ability to supervise and support others

Demonstrated leadership skills

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Tools

European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified, community nursing is for you. Join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South East district nursing locality. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.

Location and Contract

Location: District Nurse Teams South East Locality – Wallingford Community Hospital, Reading Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DU.
Contract: Permanent.
Working pattern: Full time.

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.

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 & Inclusion team

Job Responsibilities

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. You will be autonomous, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care, solving problems and working creatively in varied clinical situations. The District Nursing service operates 7 days a week, core hours 08:00‑18:30, with flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (adult) – Essential.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent – Essential.
• NMC Mentor qualification – Desirable.>
• Prescribing qualification – Desirable.

Knowledge and Experience

• 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 and carers – Essential.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to plan and organise own and others' work – Essential.
• Previous experience of change implementation – Desirable.
• Previous Community Services experience – Desirable.

Technical Expertise

• Understanding of local and national issues influencing delivery and development of health care – Essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence‑based care – Essential.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance requirements – Essential.
• European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent – Desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must pass the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.