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Job overview
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 East district nursing locality. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.
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
This opportunity is available to nurses who are ready to take the next step into developing their own community career. In return 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.
Detailed job description and main 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. They are enthusiastic and 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (adult).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Desirable
- NMC Mentor qualification.
- Prescribing qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge around long term conditions and their management.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Ability to supervise and support a range of individuals including team members, formal and informal carers.
- Demonstrates leadership skills. Ability to plan and organise own and others work.
Desirable
- Previous experience of implementation of change.
- Previous Community Services experience.
Technical expertise/competence
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of local and national issues influencing the delivery and development of health care.
- Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of evidence based care.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
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This advert is for Community Nurse - South East Locality with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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