Community Nurse
Company: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job ID: C9267-26-1287

Job summary
Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified community nursing is for you!

This is a fixed term vacancy for one year to cover maternity leave. Join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive teams delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing locality.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

About us
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

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum | pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 267-CH8351011
Job locations: District Nurse Teams South West Locality, Didcot Health centre Britwell road, Didcot, OX11 7JH, United Kingdom

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: District Nursing Locality Lead, Julie Humphries, Julie.humphries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk, 07748703892