District Nursing Lead - Advanced District Nurse Specialist

Main area District Nursing Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Would consider part time) Job
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Employer Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site 63 Town Oxford Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/01/2026 23:59

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

We actively support anti‑racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you’re excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under‑represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio‑economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Good luck and we hope to hear from you.

Are you ready to lead innovation and make a real difference in District Nursing? Join us as a key driver in delivering the
Ageing Well Anticipatory Care Model
, working hand‑in‑hand with senior leaders to transform care for local populations.

In this exciting role, you’ll:

• Lead with Impact
  :
  Provide clinical leadership and champion best practice across District Nursing teams, ensuring patients are aligned to correct care pathways
• Drive Excellence
  :
  Ensure planned care meets the highest quality standards and evidence‑based pathways, delivering outstanding outcomes for patients.
• Empower Teams
  :
  Guide and support District Nursing teams in managing complex and advanced patient needs.
• Collaborate for Success
  :
  Build strong relationships and integrated working with multi‑professional teams to bring the national model to life locally.

You’ll work closely with the District Nurse Locality Leads, offering strategic leadership and hands‑on support to create a seamless, patient‑focused service.

If you’re passionate about preventative care, committed to improving lives, and ready to lead change,
we’d love to hear from you!

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.

As a District Nursing Lead (Advanced District Nurse Specialist), you will provide expert clinical leadership and proactive management of District Nursing teams, ensuring high‑quality, evidence‑based care for patients with complex needs.

You’ll lead the implementation of the national anticipatory care model, champion preventative and personalised care, and work collaboratively with GPs, multi‑professional teams, and locality leads to reduce hospital admissions. Your role includes advanced clinical assessment, prescribing, and developing care pathways, alongside supervising and supporting staff to deliver safe, effective care.

To succeed, you’ll need strong clinical leadership skills, advanced assessment and decision‑making abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure are essential, as is experience in change management, education, and integrated working.

You’ll be a role model for professional standards, fostering a culture of learning and quality across the service.