District Nurse – Home Visits & Autonomy (Fixed Term)

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

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discount

Lease car

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a District Nurse to cover maternity leave in the South West Locality. This fixed-term post for one year offers autonomous community nursing in patients' homes with supportive teams and a focus on high-quality, evidence-based care.

Applicants must hold RN (adult), degree level or equivalent, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. The post offers a pro rata salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised programmes of care, working with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage and be accountable for an allocated caseload, prioritising planned and urgent care needs and coordinating referrals and discharge plans.
• Deliver a broad range of community nursing interventions, recognising early signs of deterioration and responding to changing patient needs.
• Promote independence, rehabilitation and wellbeing through person-centred care and effective patient education.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and partner agencies to prevent hospital admissions 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.

Education

Registered General Nurse (adult)

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a District Nurse to cover maternity leave in the South West Locality. This fixed-term post for one year offers autonomous community nursing in patients' homes with supportive teams and a focus on high-quality, evidence-based care.

Applicants must hold RN (adult), degree level or equivalent, and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. The post offers a pro rata salary and opportunities for professional development.