Community Nurse - South East Locality
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Henley, RG9 2DR
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
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 o...
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.
Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in peoples 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 Queens Nursing Institute, The Kings 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.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- 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 networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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