College Nurse (part-time)
Salary: This is a Grade 7 role with a pro-rated salary of £12,046 - £14,801, based on part-time hours and term-time working. Full-time equivalent salary is £39,150 - £48,104 per annum (with the potential to increase to £52,545 over time within discretionary points).
Contract type: Part-time, permanent
Location: Balliol College, Oxford, OX1 3BJ
Department: Welfare
Reports to: Welfare Lead
Responsible for: n/a
Hours: 20 hours per week for 30 weeks per year (0th week to 9th week each term). Ideally, we are seeking cover 4 hours a day, for 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, on site in College.
Probation period: 4 months
Notice period: 1 month on either side (during probation)
3 months on either side (after probation)
Balliol College
Situated in an historic site in central Oxford, Balliol has been a hub of learning and community since its foundation in 1263. As one of the larger colleges within the University of Oxford, it is home to roughly 860 students, with undergraduates making up just under half of the student body. The College also employs over 80 Fellows, 50 lecturers, and about 180 support staff, with Dame Helen Ghosh as its current Master. While academic excellence is at the core of Balliol’s mission, visitors are often struck by the College’s informal and welcoming atmosphere. Beyond its walls, Balliol has an active and engaged global community of over 10,000 alumni and donors.
Further information about the College is available at www.balliol.ox.ac.uk.
Purpose of the Post
The college seeks to appoint a part-time, term-time only (weeks 0th to 9th) College Nurse. The College Nurse will provide medical and other appropriate support to students.
The College Nurse provides a confidential, professional and student-centred nursing service to members of the College community, with a particular focus on supporting the health, wellbeing and welfare of undergraduate and graduate students.
Working closely with the Welfare Lead and other College and University support services, the postholder will provide clinical advice, health assessment, wellbeing support, welfare checks, health promotion activities, and appropriate referrals, helping students to manage both physical and mental health concerns and enabling them to participate fully in College life.
Job duties and responsibilities:
The main duties are included below. This is not an exhaustive list and may be amended in line with College needs.
- Provide regular nurse-led drop-in sessions and appointments for undergraduate and graduate students during term time.
- Assess, advise and support students presenting with physical health concerns, minor illness or injury, and mental health or wellbeing difficulties, referring to appropriate services where necessary.
- Work collaboratively with College Welfare Lead, College Doctors, NHS services, University Counselling Service, Disability Advisory Service and other relevant agencies to support students' health and wellbeing.
- Support students with chronic health conditions, disabilities or ongoing healthcare needs, helping them access appropriate adjustments and services.
- Assist with the induction of new students, including healthcare registration processes and guidance on accessing NHS, dental and other healthcare services.
- Maintain appropriate clinical records in accordance with NMC standards, confidentiality requirements, GDPR and College policies.
- Contribute to safeguarding and student welfare processes, complete safety plans with students, escalate concerns appropriately and participate in case discussions where required.
- Maintain CQC compliant standards and work collaboratively with clinical supervision provided by our external provider.
- Provide health promotion and wellbeing initiatives, including advice on healthy lifestyles, self-care, and preventative healthcare. This could include running events and/or producing written content such as newsletter or social media material.
- Oversee the provision and management of first aid supplies and contribute to the College's wider health and safety arrangements.
- Attend the twice-termly extended welfare team meetings and attend the College weekly welfare case meetings.
Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competence.
Experience of providing autonomous clinical assessment, advice and support.
Experience of working with young adults, students or a comparable client group. Knowledge of current mental health and wellbeing issues affecting young adults. Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate referral pathways.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish trust and maintain professional boundaries.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound professional judgement.
Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.
Current enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undergo a DBS check).
Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to maintaining professional competence.
Experience of providing autonomous clinical assessment, advice and support. Experience of working with young adults, students or a comparable client group.
Knowledge of current mental health and wellbeing issues affecting young adults.
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and appropriate referral pathways.
Desirable
Experience within an educational setting, primary care, community nursing, occupational health or student health services.
Experience of supporting individuals with disabilities, chronic health conditions or neurodivergence.
Membership of the Royal College of Nursing.
Knowledge of the EMIS platform (training will be required if not)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Staff meals: a free two-course lunch is available in the Hall, when the kitchens are open.
Travel: benefits include interest-free loans enabling the purchase of bus passes, annual rail season tickets to Oxford, and discounted bicycles and accessories.
Healthcare: benefits include free eye tests, free flu jabs, free use of the College’s onsite gym and the University swimming pool, and preferential rates for other University sports facilities.
University Club: staff are eligible for free membership of the University Club, which offers food, drink and accommodation in an exclusive space for staff, postgraduates and alumni.
Learning and personal development: resources are available from the University in addition to training.
Visitor access: staff benefit from free visitor access to the 45 colleges and halls of the University and the University’s Libraries, Botanic Gardens, Arboretum and Museums.
Employee discounts: available at local and national retailers and online services using exclusive discount codes for University staff and with a TOTUM (formerly NUS) card.
Application procedure
Informal enquiries: Candidates wishing to have an initial conversation about the role should in the first instance contact the Interim Domestic Bursar, Keeley Mortimer [email protected]
Written applications: Applications should be made by noon on Friday 31 July 2026 online at https://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/careers. Candidates are asked to submit a CV, a cover letter and the names and contact details of two referees, including current or most recent employer.
Interviews: Shortlisting will take place w/c 3 August. Candidates selected for interview will be notified by as soon as possible after that. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 August 2026.
Right to Work: Shortlisted candidates will be expected to supply original documentation proving that they have the right to work in the United Kingdom (UK).
Equal Opportunities: Balliol College is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are asked to complete a separate confidential Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to help us fulfil our duties in this regard. Applicants should let us know if they require reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process.
Data Protection: Personal data is processed in accordance with Balliol College’s Privacy Policy which is available at https://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/privacy-policy
