Nurse Consultant

Flexzo Ai; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting company is seeking an experienced Nurse Consultant (Band 8b) to provide expert clinical leadership in Oxford. The role involves delivering high-quality care, managing complex cases, and mentoring advanced practitioners. Candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree, have current professional registration, and demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary teams. This position offers the opportunity to influence training and workforce development while advocating for patients and staff across the NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration (NMC / HCPC or relevant regulator).
• Experience in formal teaching, mentoring, or supervision.
• Evidence of research leadership or publications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care and manage complex cases.
• Provide clinical leadership and influence care pathways.
• Contribute to education and development in advanced practice.

Skills

Expert clinical care

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Training and mentorship

Documentation and consent standards

Education

Master’s degree relevant to advanced/consultant practice

PhD / Professional Doctorate or commitment to doctoral study

Prescribing qualification

Job description

Contract: Full-time (WTE to be confirmed)

Location: Oxford

About the Role

We are working in partnership with an NHS Trust to recruit an experienced Nurse Consultant (Band 8b) to provide expert clinical leadership and deliver high-quality, values-based care across services and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Expert Clinical Practice

• Deliver expert, autonomous clinical care within your professional specialty, managing complex cases and supporting decision-making where standard pathways do not apply.
• Hold responsibility for a defined advanced clinical caseload, typically contributing around 50% of job plan to direct clinical care.
• Act as a recognised clinical expert, providing consultation, advice, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure high-quality documentation, informed consent, and practice in line with professional, legal, and ethical standards.

Strategic & Enabling Leadership

• Provide clinical and professional leadership across services, influencing pathways, workforce models, and standards of care.
• Support, supervise, coach, and mentor advanced and consultant-level practitioners, fostering excellence and sustainability.
• Build strong relationships across the Trust, ICS, and national networks to shape service development and innovation.
• Act as an advocate for patients, carers, staff, and the profession.

Learning, Development & Improvement

• Lead and contribute to education, training, and workforce development locally and nationally.
• Work closely with Higher Education Institutions to influence curricula and support undergraduate and postgraduate education.
• Contribute to appraisal, clinical supervision, and capability development for advanced practice roles.

Person Specification (Summary)

• Current professional registration (NMC / HCPC or relevant regulator)
• Master’s degree (Level 7) relevant to advanced/consultant practice
• Formal teaching, mentoring, or supervision experience
• PhD / Professional Doctorate (or commitment to doctoral study)
• Prescribing qualification (where relevant to role)
• Evidence of research leadership, publications, or grant activity