Total 324 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Croydon, SW16 4NL

Are you an experienced medical staffing professional looking for an exciting short-term project? We are seeking a Medical Rostering Specialist to join a dynamic team at Croydon University Hospital. This pilot project will focus on managing the rostering for medical staff, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

What’s on offer?

• · Band 5 level
• · Initial 3-6 month period, with potential for extension
• · Direct reporting to a Programme Lead
• · A chance to shape an innovative pilot programme



If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for; apply now!
Please note this is a Bank position - if you wish to discuss, please contact La'Shan as per details below.

Key Responsibilities:
· Reviewing and optimising rostering for the Medics staff group to achieve efficiencies and reduce temporary staffing spend

· Utilising Optima, TRAC, and BankStaff systems to manage and streamline staffing operations specifically for Medics

· Attention to detail in ensuring compliance, data accuracy, and effective staffing levels in line with NHS standards for Medics


Key Requirements:
· Direct experience in medical rostering within the NHS e.g. direct experience of job planning and/or rota co-ordination for Medics in the NHS

· Knowledge of challenges, solutions and best practice for rostering Medics in the NHS

· Proficiency in Optima/Healthroster, TRAC, and Bankstaff systems specifically in rostering Medics in the NHS

· Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

· Excellent communication and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

· Available to start immediately



Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.



***Please see the attached supporting document which contains the information about the role in the job description and person specification***


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

The Integrated Croydon Cardiac Rehabilitation Team

Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse

12 month Secondment/Fixed Term

Band 6 1x WTE (37.5 hours)

Are you passionate about improving care for patients with Cardiac conditions? This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary team of highly specialised and committed cardiac exercise specialists, nurses, physiotherapists and administration staff all dedicated to providing a service to patients following an acute cardiac event. The Croydon Cardiac Rehabilitation Team is working in many innovative and exciting ways to improve the quality of life for people with cardiac disease in Croydon.

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic and self-motivated cardiac nurse with some experience in delivering care to patients with cardiac conditions. The post holder would be expected to provide specialist cardiac advice as well as delivering education and support through phases 1-3.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in both the community and hospital settings and will have experience of delivering all phases of cardiac rehabilitation, although our friendly and supportive team provides excellent opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Interview: 12th December 2024





The post holder will work as part of the integrated cardiac rehabilitation team acting as a cardiac health professional to patients following an acute cardiac event. They should be able to provide day to day clinical expertise to ensure delivery of a high standard Cardiac Rehabilitation Service in Croydon. The service aims to improve health and reduce inequalities by focusing on areas of greatest potential health gain through cardiac rehabilitation. They should be able to work as part of a team, in both hospital and community settings along agreed clinical pathways within the Trust.


The post holder will identify new patients starting their pathway in Croydon University Hospital and commence the Cardiac Rehabilitation pathway of care. They will assess individual needs and provide an individualised care plan facilitating patients to access the exercise programme and discharge patients accordingly.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

To find out more - come and visit us to meet us, talk to us and see how you will fit into the Croydon team . Please see the attached supporting documents Job Description and Person Specification which contain more information about the role

A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.


Student Specialist Community Public Health Nurses- SCPHN (Health Visiting) Band 5, 1 year fixed term contract

Our integrated service works to achieve the best outcomes for our children, young people and families living in the borough through the Healthy Child Programme. As a result we are looking for qualified nurses and midwives who are passionate and motivated to train as specialist public health nurses Health Visiting.

The entry requirements for the 12 month programme are:
• Qualified nurse or midwife with an active NMC registration willing to undertake a fully funded one year academic course at the University of Greenwich
• Minimum of 120 academic credits at level 5, diploma or equivalent (If unsure of the above please contact the university)
• Applicants must be able to travel independently and have access to a vehicle for business purposes throughout the course. Where necessary, adjustments will be made in accordance with the Equality Act

This is a fully funded and salaried course starting in January 2025 (comprising 50% academic and 50% clinical placement in accordance with university and Trust regulations) subject to confirmation by Health Education England.

Choosing to study and work in Croydon as a Health Visitor means you will be joining an integrated team of practitioners who are supported through an effective program of Practice Supervision, Corporate Membership of the HV, and an ongoing extensive in house training program .

INTERVIEW: TBC

To work towards gaining the standards of proficiency for entry to the NMC register/recordable for Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN).

To provide the Student with a learning environment that will enable them to develop knowledge, skills and competencies to take on the role of a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse within a defined pathway.

To gain the knowledge and skills and competencies required in order to exercise higher levels of judgment, discretion and decision making in clinical care focusing on four broad areas:
• Clinical Practice
• Community Engagement
• Clinical Practice Development
• Leadership in Clinical Practice

The SCPHN sponsorship is a development post building on existing knowledge, skills and competencies to achieve a higher level of practice resulting in an academic qualification as well as a registerable/recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).



Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.




To find out more - come and visit us to meet us, talk to us and see how you will fit into the Croydon team .

Please see the attached supporting documents Job Description and Person Specification which contain more information about the role


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Clinical The post holder will carry out a complete holistic assessment within the persons home or hospital setting using the integrated initial assessment. This will include: For those hospital based, working as a trusted assessor identifying the appropriate discharge pathway as part of Croydons Discharge to Assess model. In the community, identifying independent goals with individuals that promote people reaching their full potential. The post holder will be required to perform basic Health checks, e.g Blood Pressure, Blood glucose. Being able to assess for and prescribe simple solutions including basic equipment to meet the persons needs. To be responsible and proactive when organising caseload in discussion with the other team members. To ensure patients and carers are an integral part of their treatment planning and goal setting. Implementing designated rehabilitation and reablement programmes with individuals. The post holder will carry a caseload and be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing triage, and assessments, support planning and 1:1 intervention which may include personal care. The post holder will be required to assess the level of need, complete risk assessments and support plans/ goal with families, individuals, and relevant professionals as required, to determine the level of assistance to be provided directly by the LIFE Service. The post holder will ensure that care plans are written, reviewed and accurate records maintained in the persons notes and office copies as required. The post holder will bring any issues or concerns to the attention of the Care Manager in accordance with Safeguarding procedures and policy. The post holder will work in a flexible manner over a 7-day period, working a shift-based rota within the operating hours. The post holder will be required to attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and assist and support the other members of the team The post holder will work with others to develop rapport with people, and encourage their interest and participation in a manner which promotes dignity, self-esteem and choice. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills. The post holder will keep accurate and up to date records of the person being supported in line with departmental standards and standards for record keeping. The post holder will be required to participate in 1:1 and supervision arrangements organised by the LIFE Manager. To comply with all Trust and Council, Service and Professional standards, policies and procedures. To maintain a high personal standard of work and to seek advice from senior staff when appropriate. The post holder will be required to use the Trust and Croydon Council IT systems to enter the persons data, activity, service evaluation and any other relevant data collection. The post holder will require a clean driving licence and able to travel independently across the Croydon borough. Nonclinical 1. To undertake administrative duties including answering telephones, taking messages, processing referrals as appropriate including all discharge related paperwork and maintain departmental paperwork as required to assist with the smooth running of the team. 2. To use the Trust and Croydon Council IT system to enter patient data, activity, service evaluation and any other relevant data collection. 3. To use basic typing and word processing skills. 4. To maintain accurate and up to date statistics as required by the Operational Manager and the Trust. 5. To assist with maintaining stock levels of departmental equipment/stationary as required. Training and Supervisory 1. To actively participate in departmental training activities. 2. To complete a competency training booklet specific to the role in LIFE 3. To participate in joint patient sessions and specific training to develop ahigh standard of skills and knowledge, to be able to deal with the complexities of managing patients in this area. 4. To provide advice and to demonstrate own activities to less experienced staff within the workplace. 5. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy and to attend in-service training and external courses as identified via the Appraisal process. 6. To participate in the Trusts staff development and appraisal system, and to continue to maintain personal professional development 7. To participate in the induction of new staff as appropriate 8. To attend and contribute to team meetings. Service development 1. To participate in evaluation of clinical practice and/or research projects and the implementation of changes in line with evidence based practice, Therapy guidelines and clinical governance, as delegated by Senior therapist/ Operational Lead. 2. To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the best possible patient care and to participate in initiatives to improve the service. 3 To actively participate in LIFE team audits and Clinical Governance GENERAL 1. To work in accordance with the Council & Trusts Values to consistently demonstrate the behaviours required. 2.2. The postholder is required to carry out his/her role in accordance with the organisation values, standards and behaviours, in a Professional, Compassionate, Respectful and Safe way. 3. To ensure that Croydon Council & Health Services Trusts policies and procedures are adhered to. 4. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Council & Trusts Health and Safety policies and procedures. 5. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. 6. To work in accordance with the Council & Trusts policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment in accordance with Trust policies, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation or domestic circumstances. 7. To adhere to the Infection Control Policy, procedures and guidelines. 8. All clinical staff hold responsibility for ensuring they have sound knowledge of standard infection control precautions and that no omission on their part or within the sphere of their responsibility is detrimental to the interests or safety of their patients, visitors and colleagues. 9. To comply with the Council & Trusts Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 10. To work within the relevant Professional Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice. 11. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post. This job description is not an exhaustive document, but is a reflection of the current position. The job holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any change will be made in discussion with the job holder in light of service needs.

Health & Wellbeing Assessor - LIFE Therapy team

Band 4

Our vision is for the people of Croydon to experience well-co-ordinated care and support in the most appropriate setting, which is truly person-centred and helps them to maintain their independence.

The post holder will work as a member of the LIFE therapy team within the Community, Home first and within the Croydon Intermediate Care Beds providing skilled support to the Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists and the Intermediate Care Nurse and will work under indirect supervision from the Therapy Team Leads / Therapists and Senior Social Workers.

The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and be responsible for their own workload and prioritizing this effectively.

The post holder will be expected to carry out holistic home assessments, set reablement care plans and make onward referrals, where appropriate. They will review care and therapy requirements and document their input and plans onto the Trust and/or Council IT record systems.

Interview date - 2nd December 2024

The post holderwill work as a member of the LIFE therapy team within the Community, Home first service providing skilled support to the Therapy, Nursing and social care staff. The workload will be under indirect supervision from the Therapy Team Leads / Therapists and Senior Social Workers.

The post holder will be allocated assessments to complete and will otherwise work autonomously and will beresponsible for their own workload and prioritizing this effectively.

The post holder will often be working alone and will be expected to carry out specific aspects of assessment of patients, within set parameters and will be expected toprogress /modify treatment to meet the rehabilitation, reablement and recovery needs of each individual, using skills gainedthrough experience and/or relevant training or qualification.

The post holder will be expected to carry out home assessments and travel across the borough of Croydon using their own car.

The post holder will be required to document the details of their assessments and/or, where appropriate, make onward referrals and order simple equipment.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

Clinical

· The post holder will carry out a complete holistic assessment within the person’s home or hospital setting using the integrated initial assessment. This will include:

For those hospital based, working as a trusted assessor identifying the appropriate discharge pathway as part of Croydon’s Discharge to Assess model.

· In the community, identifying independent goals with individuals that promote people reaching their full potential.

· The post holder will be required to perform basic Health checks, e.g Blood Pressure, Blood glucose.

· Being able to assess for and prescribe simple solutions including basic equipment to meet the person’s needs.

· To be responsible and proactive when organising caseload in discussion with the other team members.To ensure patients and carers are an integral part of their treatment planning and goal setting.

· Implementing designated rehabilitation and reablement programmes with individuals.

· The post holder will carry a caseload and be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing triage, and assessments, support planning and 1:1 intervention which may include personal care.

· The post holder will be required to assess the level of need, complete risk assessments and support plans/ goal with families, individuals, and relevant professionals as required, to determine the level of assistance to be provided directly by the LIFE Service.

· The post holder will ensure that care plans are written, reviewed and accurate records maintained in the person’s notes and office copies as required.

· The post holder will bring any issues or concerns to the attention of the Care Manager in accordance with Safeguarding procedures and policy.

· The post holder will work in a flexible manner over a 7-day period, working a shift-based rota within the operating hours.

· The post holder will be required to attend and actively contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and assist and support the other members of the team

· The post holder will work with others to develop rapport with people, and encourage their interest and participation in a manner which promotes dignity, self-esteem and choice. This requires empathy, sensitivity and good interpersonal skills.

· The post holder will keep accurate and up to date records of the person being supported in line with departmental standards and standards for record keeping.

· The post holder will be required to participate in 1:1 and supervision arrangements organised by the LIFE Manager.

· To comply with all Trust and Council, Service and Professional standards, policies and procedures.

· To maintain a high personal standard of work and to seek advice from senior staff when appropriate.

· The post holder will be required to use the Trust and Croydon Council IT systems to enter the person’s data, activity, service evaluation and any other relevant data collection.

· The post holder will require a clean driving licence and able to travel independently across the Croydon borough.

Nonclinical

1. To undertake administrative duties including answering telephones, taking messages, processing referrals as appropriate including all discharge related paperwork and maintain departmental paperwork as required to assist with the smooth running of the team.

2. To use the Trust and Croydon Council IT system to enter patient data, activity, service evaluation and any other relevant data collection.

3. To use basic typing and word processing skills.

4. To maintain accurate and up to date statistics as required by the Operational Manager and the Trust.

5. To assist with maintaining stock levels of departmental equipment/stationary as required.

Training and Supervisory

1. To actively participate in departmental training activities.

2. To complete a competency training booklet specific to the role in LIFE

3. To participate in joint patient sessions and specific training to develop a high standard of skills and knowledge, to be able to deal with the complexities of managing patients in this area.

4. To provide advice and to demonstrate own activities to less experienced staff within the workplace.

5. To attend mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy and to attend in-service training and external courses as identified via the Appraisal process.

6. To participate in the Trust’s staff development and appraisal system, and to continue to maintain personal professional development

7. To participate in the induction of new staff as appropriate

8. To attend and contribute to team meetings.

Service development

1. To participate in evaluation of clinical practice and/or research projects and theimplementation of changes in line with evidence based practice, Therapy guidelines and clinical governance, as delegated by Senior therapist/ Operational Lead.

2. To identify opportunities to improve the service in order to provide the

best possible patient care and to participate in initiatives to improve the service.

3 To actively participate in LIFE team audits and Clinical Governance

GENERAL

1. To work in accordance with the Council & Trust’s Values to consistently demonstrate the behaviours required.

2.2. The postholder is required to carry out his/her role in accordance with the organisation values, standards and behaviours, in a Professional, Compassionate, Respectful and Safe way.

3. To ensure that Croydon Council & Health Services Trust’s policies and procedures are adhered to.

4. To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Council & Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

5. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.

6. To work in accordance with the Council & Trust’s policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment in accordance with Trust policies, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation or domestic circumstances.

7. To adhere to the Infection Control Policy, procedures and guidelines.

8. All clinical staff hold responsibility for ensuring they have sound knowledge of standard infection control precautions and that no omission on their part or within the sphere of their responsibility is detrimental to the interests or safety of their patients, visitors and colleagues.

9. To comply with the Council & Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

10. To work within the relevant Professional Bodies Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

11. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post.

This job description is not an exhaustive document, but is a reflection of the current position. The job holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any change will be made in discussion with the job holder in light of service needs.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

This is a position due to increased demand for general trauma and shoulder &elbow surgery. The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants to provide a complete elective and emergency orthopaedic service. He/she will be expected to have an interest in general trauma including upper and lower limb trauma service, all aspect of shoulder and elbow surgery especially complex upper shoulder trauma, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy and arthroplasty surgery including revision arthroplasty service. To support and further develop the management of patients accessing the service, the post holder will be expected to work with a team of trauma surgeon as part of 7 days trauma service. This requires knowledge, experience and expertise in undertaking general and complex trauma surgeries.

It would be expected that the appointee will undertake a minimum of 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care and 1.5 for supporting duties. Normally these are expected to be carried out on site, though this may be negotiable in respect of the supporting activities. The job plan is annualised and run over an twelve-week timetable. The department workload and planning often requires a degree of personal flexibility. The final timetable will be agreed between the successful applicant and the Clinical Lead and Service Manager following appointment. Any further changes to the job plan must be for the betterment of the service and have the full support of the specialty division together with the Medical Director's agreement.

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.

CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.

Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.

Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after for people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of general Orthopaedic patients admitted under his/her care and on call on a 1 in 12 rota based at the Croydon site.

The orthopaedic on call rota will run as Consultant of the Week (emergency committed only) from Friday 8am until Friday 8am the following week in line with the London Emergency Standards 1 in 12

There is 1 in 12 weekend commitment. The post holder will share the junior staff and will be responsible for training of CT1 and STs as well as GPVTS and Trust Grade Doctors. Consultants are required to be onsite and free of other commitments when on call during normal working hours. The successful applicant will provide a twice daily ward round when on call and will be free of clinical commitments as part of the 24 hours emergency surgery guidelines. The post holder participates in the local and the regional complex trauma and upper limb MDT which is run fortnightly and this will be incorporated in to the job plan.

The postholder will undertake one hand clinic, one shoulder clinic and one fracture clinic at Croydon University Hospital weekly and a whole day operating at either the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre or the Croydon Elective Centre on a weekly basis.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 7 pharmacist to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have hospital pharmacy experience. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in clinical pharmacy and experience in managing staff would be desirable.

The post holder will:
• Support the Senior Pharmacists in the delivery and development of clinical Pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across the division.
• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice on the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medicines.
• Undertake regular audit to monitor and promote adherence to local and national guidance.
• To support and develop Trainee Pharmacists, Band 6 Pharmacists and other Pharmacy staff as appropriate.
• Work with the Associate Chief Pharmacists, Lead Pharmacists, Nursing and Clinical Leads and relevant Pharmacy Leads on service developments and improvements to ensure that Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users.
• Manage the operational running of the Pharmacy services across Moorfields South ensuring that the network site pharmacies are adequately staffed and arranging for operational cover across the network sites as required.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.



For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.


Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.




This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

Front of House Team Leader

Norbury Fitness and Wellbeing Club | Front Of House | Fixed term | Full time
£28,040.44 per annum

40 Hours per week

Our team in Norbury Fitness & Wellbeing Club currently have an internal opportunity for a Front of House Team Leader. Continue your journey with us whilst we'll support you to be your best.

About the Role
The post holder will be responsible for delivering and ensuring professional customer service whilst maintaining operational standards. There will be a large focus on diary management and resource planning within the role.

As the welcoming face of our club, your job will be to meet and greet all visitors. Importantly, you'll ensure the smooth running of reception by answering calls and dealing with membership enquiries, and to support the Fitness Suite with appointments, queries relating to assessments, inductions and studio class bookings.

You have outstanding communication and customer service skills gained within a leisure or hospitality role. You're approachable, personable and able to adapt to different situations, always keen to delight customers and improve their experience. You're an energetic team player with exceptional planning and organising skills.

Key Requirements

• Supervisory experience

• High quality client service interaction

• Strong resource management skills, including use of complex IT systems

• Ability to prioritise and deal with varied workload effectively

• Experience in administrative/office environment

• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

• Proven self & team motivator

• Flexibility to cover staff absences & sickness

• Clean and presentable appearance

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. With everything from private healthcare to a cycle to work scheme, financial wellbeing support and more - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Benign Lower Gastrointestinal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction



Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed acute hospital) andPurley War Memorial Hospital (outpatients).



The department wishes to appoint a substantive Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with an interest in benign colorectal disease and abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). This 10 PA post has been developed in response to increasing demand in benign colorectal and complex hernia workload. This post is not initially intended to include cancer resection surgery. Experience in advanced AWR techniques and MDT working is essential and familiarity with managing inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal diseases is important. A research background and experience in management of complex abdominal wall hernias is desirable.



The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants in order to provide a complete General Surgery service with a view to clearly continuing to meet London Emergency Surgery standards of care. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to provide regular endoscopy (lower GI) lists, elective benign lower gastrointestinal surgery as well as emergency general surgery. There will be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways in both elective and emergency patients with complicated hernia and other general surgical presentations. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of consultant surgeons and will share on call duties 1 in 10 weekdays/weekends at CUH. A commitment to developing a dedicated and advanced abdominal wall service at Croydon is essential. The abdominal wall department also has recently enjoyed a good research output and the successful candidate should be willing to continue this.

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home-birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Closing date: 24th November 2024

Applicants should either already be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC), or within six months of eligibility to be included, and hold a license to practice. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if interested, please submit your application as early as possible.








This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Benign Lower Gastrointestinal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction



Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed acute hospital) andPurley War Memorial Hospital (outpatients).



The department wishes to appoint a substantive Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with an interest in benign colorectal disease and abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). This 10 PA post has been developed in response to increasing demand in benign colorectal and complex hernia workload. This post is not initially intended to include cancer resection surgery. Experience in advanced AWR techniques and MDT working is essential and familiarity with managing inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal diseases is important. A research background and experience in management of complex abdominal wall hernias is desirable.



The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants in order to provide a complete General Surgery service with a view to clearly continuing to meet London Emergency Surgery standards of care. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to provide regular endoscopy (lower GI) lists, elective benign lower gastrointestinal surgery as well as emergency general surgery. There will be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways in both elective and emergency patients with complicated hernia and other general surgical presentations. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of consultant surgeons and will share on call duties 1 in 10 weekdays/weekends at CUH. A commitment to developing a dedicated and advanced abdominal wall service at Croydon is essential. The abdominal wall department also has recently enjoyed a good research output and the successful candidate should be willing to continue this.

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home-birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Closing date: 24th November 2024

Applicants should either already be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC), or within six months of eligibility to be included, and hold a license to practice. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if interested, please submit your application as early as possible.








This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*** Interview date: TBC

Health Visitors Band 6

As an added incentive, there's an extra recruitment and retention bonus of £2,000, distributed in two instalments during the initial year.

Croydon Health Services is actively searching for qualified Health Visitors and student Health Visitors who are eager to enhance their leadership capabilities and contribute to the future direction of Public Health Nursing in Croydon.

We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborative work, possess warmth and excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a solid grasp of the Healthy Child Programme and Safeguarding policies. Our dynamic learning and development team promises an exciting journey within our service.

We collaborate with two universities to facilitate the growth of Band 5 Nurses in completing Public Health modules, aiding those aspiring to achieve the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing qualification.

This role is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering the Healthy Child Programme and offering additional support to families with children aged 0-5. Our aim is to implement an integrated approach to Health Visiting throughout Croydon Health Services.

Please be aware that flexible working arrangements can be discussed with line managers to accommodate service requirements.

The post holder will lead and deliver the Healthy Child Programme by:
• Working to and managing a designated and defined case load of families, the Health Visitor will be the named health professional responsible for the planning and delivery of the HCP, reporting to and being line managed by a Team Leader or Clinical Service Lead (CSL)
• Planning their own workload effectively to meet client needs, clinical activity targets and KPIs
• Working in partnership with the team members, infant feeding colleagues, service users, Croydon Health Service (CHS) staff, and all stake holders, to promote the health and wellbeing of Children, Young People (age 0-19 years) and their families
• Working in partnership with the CSL, Practice Educator and multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovative clinical practice in line with the Healthy Child Programme
• Assess client needs, using the Family Strengths and Needs, Early Help Assessments and Risk Assessment tools (as appropriate) to plan, implement and evaluate evidenced based care given and support families where there is a chronic illness or disability and to advise on care in cooperation with other agencies
• Liaise effectively with colleagues within Croydon Health Services and partner organisations to ensure care for children and families is timely, well-coordinated.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***



Interview date: TBC


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024