• Job Description

  Req#: C9267-25-0805?language=en&page=389&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Do you want the privilege of visiting patients in their own homes to deliver increasingly complex, holistic care? If yes, District Nursing may be the right career choice for you with the added bonus of no night shifts.

  We are able to offer part time, full time and flexible working roles in and across West Oxfordshire.

  All levels of experience are welcome in District Nursing. Whether you are newly qualified or looking for a change in direction and a more challenging role, we would welcome your application for this exciting opportunity to join the district nursing world.

  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

  As a Community Nurse, you would be supported to develop into an autonomous practitioner whilst nursing patients with multiple complex health care needs in their own home.

  District nursing is a highly specialised area of practice recognised by the Queens Institute for Community Nursing and NMC as a specialist role.

  As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work within a neighbourhood team. You will be working closely with District Nurse Team Leaders, Community Staff Nurses, Therapists, Assistant Practitioner's, Health Care Assistant's and phlebotomists to meet the needs of the complex patient in the community and avoid admissions to the acute sector as far as practicable. This includes Intravenous medication administration, end of life care, managing the deteriorating patient, complex and simple wound care including VAC therapy and compression therapy, venepuncture, utilising advanced physical assessment skills and many more clinical nursing skills.

  We nurse people with a variety of conditions in a holistic manner both in their own home and in clinic setting and work in close partnership with patient's families and carers. Together with other primary health care professionals such as GP's, Community Matrons, Community Therapies and other Tier 2 specialised services such as Tissue Viability, Diabetes and Heart Failure.

  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 accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

  Details

  Date posted

  26 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum | pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  267-CH7282645

  Job locations

  Carterton & Witney

  Carterton & Witney

  OX29 7DX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What will we give you?

  Once you have started with Oxford Health you will be on the road to develop and hone your clinical skills. We offer each person a bespoke induction in your team with a period of being supernumerary , which is usually up to 4 weeks. We will ensure you can attend the District Nursing Induction programme, this is tailored to district nursing staff, encompassing as facets of Oxford Health and the lived experience of what you will do, giving you an insight into the organisation. The preceptorship programme is another opportunity for you and you will be able to undertake a service development project. We are Oxford Health pride ourselves in supporting and developing our staff to achieve their potential and to fly in their career.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What will we give you?

  Once you have started with Oxford Health you will be on the road to develop and hone your clinical skills. We offer each person a bespoke induction in your team with a period of being supernumerary , which is usually up to 4 weeks. We will ensure you can attend the District Nursing Induction programme, this is tailored to district nursing staff, encompassing as facets of Oxford Health and the lived experience of what you will do, giving you an insight into the organisation. The preceptorship programme is another opportunity for you and you will be able to undertake a service development project. We are Oxford Health pride ourselves in supporting and developing our staff to achieve their potential and to fly in their career.

  Person Specification

  qualification

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (adult)
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Mentor qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Knowledge around long term conditions and their management
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure

  Desirable

  • Previous Community Services experience
  • Evidence of clinical ability; catheterisation, meds administration, wound care

  Skills

  Essential

  • IT literate with basic key board skills.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

  Person Specification

  qualification

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse (adult)
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

  Desirable

  • Mentor qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Knowledge around long term conditions and their management
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure

  Desirable

  • Previous Community Services experience
  • Evidence of clinical ability; catheterisation, meds administration, wound care

  Skills

  Essential

  • IT literate with basic key board skills.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the Clinical Governance requirements.

  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).

  Additional information

  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 details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Carterton & Witney

  Carterton & Witney

  OX29 7DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Oxford Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Carterton & Witney

  Carterton & Witney

  OX29 7DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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