Nurse Jobs in Oxford
Nursing is the largest single profession in the NHS. Roles range from newly qualified staff nurses on general wards to specialist community practitioners, nurse consultants, and advanced clinical practitioners. Most registered nursing posts sit between Band 5 and Band 8a, with the type of work varying significantly by setting, specialty, and employer.
5 live vacancies in Oxford · 2 NHS employers · updated hourly
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£40k - £65k
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Working in Nurse roles in Oxford
Oxford University Hospitals runs the John Radcliffe, Churchill, Horton General, and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Oxford Health covers mental health and community services. Research links with the university mean some posts combine clinical work with academic roles. For nurse candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.
Job Clerk is currently tracking 5 live nurse vacancies in Oxford from 2 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Nurse results and the band-specific pages below.
Recent salary data for these nurse roles ranges from about £39,959 to £64,750 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.
Common work areas
- Managing a patient caseload across a shift or clinic autonomously
- Escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 or equivalent
- Mentoring students and supervising junior staff on placement
- Leading or contributing to audit, QIP, or service improvement
Typical requirements
- Active NMC registration in the relevant field (adult, child, mental health, or learning disability)
- Specialist qualifications or training for Band 6+ roles
- Evidence of revalidation-ready CPD portfolio
- Mentorship or practice assessor qualification (for supervisory roles)
Local employers
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Bands hiring in Oxford
Current nurse pages for Oxford include Band 6. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.
Local practical context
Oxford has rail to London Paddington (1h) and Birmingham (1h10). Bus services run frequently, though city-centre traffic is a factor. Park-and-ride schemes serve hospital sites.
Housing costs are high, driven by university demand and proximity to London. No high-cost area supplement applies, which can make Oxford roles less competitive on take-home pay compared to nearby London posts.
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