Job overview

Whether you're new to the field or have years of experience, we have a  permanent, full-time, and part-time position open at Witney and Eynsham District Nursing Service. Our service hours are from 8am until 6.30pm seven days a week .We are keen to explore the art of the possible with hours, locality and your availability.

We are looking for candidates who have a Registered Nurse Adult Qualification unfortunately we are unable to accept Learning Disability or Mental Health qualifications for this role.

We'll need you to have excellent communication skills with positive attitude. We share a caring, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude, committed to the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

For this role you will be required to travel between patient's homes and for this we will require you to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. 

Applicants must have a full UK 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 will be supported to develop into an autonomous practitioner, delivering care to patients with complex healthcare needs in their own homes.

District Nursing is a highly specialised field of practice, recognised by the Queen’s Nursing Institute and the NMC as a specialist role. As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work within a neighbourhood team including District Nurse Team Leaders, Community Staff Nurses, Therapists, Assistant Practitioners, HCA's and phlebotomists. Together, you will support patients in the community and help prevent unnecessary admissions to acute services.

A typical day begins with careful planning, reviewing patient needs and coordinating visits. Throughout the day, you will bring clinical expertise directly into people’s homes and clinic settings; changing dressings, managing medications, supporting long-term conditions and reassuring families.

No two visits are the same. One moment may involve delivering complex clinical care; the next, providing calm support during a difficult time. Using mobile technology and digital systems, working in an agile and responsive way, updating records in real time and staying connected with multidisciplinary colleagues.

At the heart of the role is relationship-building. You become a vital source of support for individuals who may see few others. The role combines compassion, independence, adaptability and smart technology to help people remain safe, comfortable and independent at home.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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