Overview
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to lead a dynamic team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in the community? We are seeking a motivated and visionary Team Leader for our North East District Nursing Team.
This pivotal role combines expert clinical practice with strategic leadership. You will be responsible for the holistic assessment and treatment of complex patients, delivering evidence-based care in diverse settings including patients’ homes. You’ll lead efforts to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate timely discharges, promoting independence and wellbeing.
As Team Leader, you’ll manage and develop a skilled team, ensuring safe caseload allocation and fostering a culture of learning and support. You’ll mentor students, supervise staff, and champion service development.
You’ll be the face of the team, building strong relationships, influencing service pathways, and contributing to audits, recruitment, and quality improvement initiatives. Your leadership will embody the 6Cs of nursing, promoting compassionate, value-based care.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead with purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of community nursing in Oxfordshire.
Role
A minimum of 30 hours per week over 4 days may be considered for the right candidate. Cross-locality working and flexibility is required for this role. Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work.
- Provide strong clinical leadership and management of the team
- Accountable for the management, development, and supervision of identified staff within the community team
- Overall accountability and responsibility for the named district nursing team
- Clinical holistic assessment and treatment of complex patients
- Work in partnership to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate discharge
- Promote optimal levels of independence and wellbeing for patients.
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”
Benefits
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
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Clarissa Morris
Job title: District Nurse Locality Lead
Email address: clarissa.morris@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07468700497
At Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust we want to employ people not just with experience, but with the aptitude and motivation to succeed and whose values resonate with our own.
Therefore, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role and are unsure about applying but are excited about the opportunity, please do get in touch. We will be happy to discuss the requirements in more detail ahead of making a written application.
