Community Nurse Team Leader - North East Locality

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kidlington is seeking a motivated Team Leader for the North East District Nursing Team. This role requires a passionate individual to provide clinical leadership while promoting high-quality patient care in the community. The ideal candidate must have nursing experience and a valid driving licence for work. This position offers flexible hours and excellent benefits including career progression and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

NHS discount scheme

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing leadership and team management.
• Ability to conduct holistic assessments for complex patients.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering patient-centred care.
• Ensure effective supervision of community nursing staff.
• Promote patient independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Management skills

Holistic assessment

Patient care

Job description

Overview

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to lead a dynamic team in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care in the community? We are seeking a motivated and visionary Team Leader for our North East District Nursing Team. This pivotal role combines expert clinical practice with strategic leadership. You will be responsible for the holistic assessment and treatment of complex patients, delivering evidence‑based care in diverse settings including patients' homes. You will lead efforts to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate timely discharges, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and management of the team.
• Accountable for the management, development, and supervision of identified staff within the community team.
• Overall accountability and responsibility for the named district nursing team.
• Clinical holistic assessment and treatment of complex patients.
• Work in partnership to reduce hospital admission and facilitate discharge.
• Promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.

Trust & EEO Statement

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of caring, safe and excellent at the heart of everything we do. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and to create an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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 accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.

A minimum of 30 hrs per week over 4 days may be considered for the right candidate. Cross locality working and flexibility are required for this role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.