Newly Qualified Nurses - District Nursing

Job summary

Ready for a truly rewarding career? We are hosting a Recruitment Day on Tuesday 24th March 2026 in Oxford for Newly Qualified Nurses into the District Nursing service.

Whether you're new to the field or have years of experience, we have a range of permanent, full-time, and part-time positions open across various locations across Oxfordshire. 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.

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. There will be a team near you that would wholeheartedly welcome you to join them. All levels of experience are welcome in District Nursing- Don't believe the old wives tales about needing to work on a ward first. 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.

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.

Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.

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.

About us

We are recruiting for a number of Newly Qualified Nursing roles across the following locations:

• Abingdon
• Wallingford
• Oxford City
• Bicester
• Banbury
• Witney

This also includes assorted other bases.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Recruitment Day: what to expect on the day

If you are successfully shortlisted, our Recruitment Day on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at Unipart House in Oxford is designed to give you a real feel for life at Oxford Health. You'll have an extended period to meet our teams, learn about our services, and show us what you can do.

The day will include:

• Numeracy/Literacy Test: A short assessment to evaluate your foundational skills.
• Group Activity: An exercise that allows you to demonstrate your collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
• Interview: A chance for us to get to know you better and understand your skills and for you to ask us any questions you have.
• Networking: An opportunity to meet our staff and learn more about the roles, our wards, and our commitment to your professional development.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and values we're looking for in our next District Nurses of the future.

What We Offer

We are committed to investing in our staff and providing a rewarding career path.

• Support & Development: We offer comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you have everything you need to succeed in your role.
• Flexible Working: We have a range of permanent, full-time, and part-time positions with various shift patterns available. We'll also consider flexible working arrangements across all of our service hours.
• A Rewarding Career: This is more than just a jobit's a chance to provide compassionate care and be a critical part of a team that makes a genuine difference in people's lives every day.

Please note that this recruitment day is by invitation only and is open exclusively to applicants who have successfully passed the screening stage.

Person Specification

Question 1: Understanding the role

Essential

• Why would you want to work in Community Nursing and what does Community Nursing mean to you?
• Please explain your understanding of the challenges of lone working in a Community setting.
• Can you demonstrate what your strengths are when working as part of a team?

Question 2: Patient care

Essential

• Describe a time where you provided holistic, compassionate care and what difference did that make to the patient and yourself?