Community Nurse - South East Locality
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship is not clearly stated in this advert.
The advert didn't contain a clear role-specific sponsorship line, so HiveMind can't confirm eligibility. Verify with the recruiting manager or trust HR before you apply.
Role summary
Join an innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding community nursing care within the South East district nursing locality. This role involves providing holistic, multidisciplinary care in people's homes, working autonomously, and problem-solving in varied clinical situations. The trust supports career progression through a District Nursing framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse (adult).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Desirable criteria
- NMC Mentor qualification.
- Prescribing qualification.
- Knowledge and Experience
- 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.
- Previous experience of implementation of change.
- Previous Community Services experience.
- Technical expertise/competence
- 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.
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
- Registered General Nurse (adult).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- NMC Mentor qualification.
- Prescribing qualification.
- Knowledge and Experience
- 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.
- Previous experience of implementation of change.
- Previous Community Services experience.
- Technical expertise/competence
- 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.
- European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 10d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
Full advert · preview
Job summary
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 opportunity to join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive team delivering outstanding care within the South East district nursing locality. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our colleagues across the South locality to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.
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
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.
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 a
Join the community to read the full pack, responsibilities and person-specification in one place.
Your seat is reserved — activate it
CareerHive is included with your CareerHive Skool community membership. If you haven't claimed your account yet, join the community (or sign in with the same email you joined with) to unlock the full advert, the apply link, HiveMind AI interview & application suite, your private vault, and daily sponsorship alerts.