Total 325 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Croydon, SW16 4NL

A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.


This is a substantive post for a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry that has become available due to the move of the long term post holder to another service within the Directorate. The post is full-time (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday). The successful candidate will be part of an active Consultant body and will join the Borough Consultants on call rota.

Croydon Central Locality Team is one of three generic Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) in the Borough. Community Mental Health Teams are geographically aligned services; one covering the north of the Borough, one covering the central area of the Borough and one covering the south of the Borough.

The post-holders will provide Consultant clinical leadership to the service and will assume consultant psychiatrist responsibility for their proportion of patients being looked after by the team. This includes assuming Responsible Clinician status for patients under their care, including patients subject to Community Treatment Orders, taking a lead on compliance with the Mental Health Act and CQC requirements. They will participate, directly and indirectly, in the assessment of patients referred to the service and in drawing up care plans which will address the patients’ psychiatric, physical, and social needs. They will carry out detailed psychiatric assessments of patients as clinically indicated to allow accurate diagnoses and contribute to their treatment plans, including pharmacological management of psychotropic medication. The post-holder will forge good working relationships with other psychiatrists across the Directorate in order to encourage appropriate referrals and assure a cooperative approach to the care of patients. They will be linked in with other Consultants and supported to join peer groups. They will also provide consultation and advice to members of the MDT and primary care colleagues.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK across four South London Boroughs: Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The Trust is part of King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC). KHP is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. It brings together the best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence, and world-class teaching to deliver ground-breaking advances in physical and mental healthcare.

The Trust has 230 community, inpatient, and outpatient-based services. The Trust has a broad range of staff in all disciplines with the widest range of skills and interests that provides many opportunities for new consultants to thrive and develop. It provides mental health services to the people of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Croydon, as well as substance misuse services for people in Lambeth, Bexley, Greenwich and Wandsworth, and specialist CAMHS services for Kent. We also provide tertiary specialist services to people from across the UK and have a number of partnerships with clinical services and educational programme in Europe, the Middle East and China.

Please see the attached detailed Job description and Person specification for any further information.

Do not hesitate to contact Dr Serena Lai should you wish to discuss the post further.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Sep 2024

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to join a new team.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering an effective and efficient support service to specialty Point of Delivery teams (POD), this is for Pod 1 Rheumatology, to assist in the provision of quality patient care. This will include general clerical and administrative duties that support the administrative elements of the entire patient pathway.

The post holder will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway.

Proposed Interview Date: TBC


Patient Pathway Support (Band 2)
Permanent, Full-time

The post holder will be Point of Delivery teams (POD), to assist in the provision of quality patient care. This will include general clerical and administrative duties that support the administrative elements of the entire patient pathway. The post holder will have skills in all areas of administrative functions to enable them to support the patient pathway .Also responsible for delivering an effective and efficient support service to special



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 more information about the role in job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.


The Posts

(This post is advertised for applicants with NHS based experience and a valid right to work)

This is for two full time posts for a period of 12 months starting from August 2024 renewable up to 1 year. The post is CT3 equivalent with the appointed candidate supported in completion of all key competencies as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Additional support with FRCA exam practice is provided with a strong department teaching programme. The post holder will also participate in teaching a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, medical students and Allied Health professionals in Croydon’s High fidelity simulation centre.

TheCT3 Equivalent post will offer the following:

Access to pre-operative anaesthetic assessment clinics

General anaesthesia with experience of elective and emergency surgery for ASA 1-4 patients,

Paediatric experience for children aged five and over and experience of TIVA

Regional anaesthesia with training in ultrasound guided regional techniques

Obstetric anaesthesia with on call experience in obstetrics including management of ASA 3 parturients

Resuscitation and transfer as part of the medical emergency team and involvement in intra-hospital transfers

Pain with access to pain management clinics and acute pain ward rounds

Intensive Care with three months experience in adult intensive care unit for those trainees with only three months completed at core level

Doctors in these posts will also be allocated named educational supervisors, ability to attend teaching sessions and departmental quality improvement meetings. They will be helped in preparing for the Primary or Final FRCA exam. The SLAP (South London Anaesthetic Primary) course exclusively run at Croydon has to date achieved very high pass rates.

The post holders will also involve provide support for the Simulation Centre with the candidates working with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver teaching across the trust. Previous Simulation Fellows have gone on to substantive appointments as well as securing multiple presentations and awards.









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.

Introduction & Background

The Posts

(This post is advertised for applicants with NHS based experience and a valid right to work)

This is for two full time posts for a period of 12 months starting from August 2024 renewable up to 1 year. The post is CT3 equivalent with the appointed candidate supported in completion of all key competencies as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Additional support with FRCA exam practice is provided with a strong department teaching programme. The post holder will also participate in teaching a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, medical students and Allied Health professionals in Croydon’s High fidelity simulation centre.

TheCT3 Equivalent post will offer the following:

Access to pre-operative anaesthetic assessment clinics

General anaesthesia with experience of elective and emergency surgery for ASA 1-4 patients,

Paediatric experience for children aged five and over and experience of TIVA

Regional anaesthesia with training in ultrasound guided regional techniques

Obstetric anaesthesia with on call experience in obstetrics including management of ASA 3 parturients

Resuscitation and transfer as part of the medical emergency team and involvement in intra-hospital transfers

Pain with access to pain management clinics and acute pain ward rounds

Intensive Care with three months experience in adult intensive care unit for those trainees with only three months completed at core level

Doctors in these posts will also be allocated named educational supervisors, ability to attend teaching sessions and departmental quality improvement meetings. They will be helped in preparing for the Primary or Final FRCA exam. The SLAP (South London Anaesthetic Primary) course exclusively run at Croydon has to date achieved very high pass rates.

The post holders will also involve provide support for the Simulation Centre with the candidates working with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver teaching across the trust. Previous Simulation Fellows have gone on to substantive appointments as well as securing multiple presentations and awards.












This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

School Nurse locality Team Leader - Band 7

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) School Nurse or Health Visitor or Community Nurse with Team leading experience , to joinCroydon School health Service as Team leader.

We are looking for an experienced SCPHN School Nurse or Health Visitor or Community Nurse with Team Leader experience towork collaboratively with the Operational Lead for School Health and Immunisation Services, and the School Nurse Team .The main role of the School Nurse Team Leader is to ensure leadership and management in the delivery of high quality service and commissioned contract .



The emphasis of the role will be working within a skill mix team and working closely with other Clinical Team Leaders, Specialists Practice Teachers and Practice educators to develop and monitor clinical standards and outcomes for children and families. You will support staff to achieve their clinical competencies by working and supervising them in clinical practice, demonstrating how they can deliver the healthy child programme and commissioned KPIs, leaders and the school health team in delivery of the healthy Child Programme.

The successful candidate will be part of a school nurse team leaders and will be responsible for managing a small Caseload, demonstrate excellence in practice and leadership within the Service.



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



For further information see attached JD or contact Kelly James

Interview Date - TBC



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This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

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Senior Pharmacy Technician – ED / Dispensary

Band 5 (12 months fixed term)

Salary …. Including HCA)

Join Our Pharmacy Team at Croydon University Hospital

Are you a dedicated and skilled pharmacy technician looking to make a difference in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We have been given funding for a pilot project to help facilitate discharges and improve patient flow through the hospital.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support both our pharmacy technical team working in the emergency department (ED) and the pharmacy dispensary as part of this project.

What We Offer:

· A supportive and inclusive work environment.

· Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.

· Exposure to a diverse range of clinical areas and experiences.

· Competitive NHS salary and pension scheme.

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application on the NHS Trac jobs / NHS jobs website and a supportive information detailing your experience and why you are interested in this role.

For more information about the post, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Shagufta Ali (Technician Team Manager) or (Radhika.patel@nhs.net) on 0208 401 3000, bleep …… / email or Shagufta Ali (Technician Team Manager) on 0208 401 3000 Ext 4376 / email shagufta.ali1@nhs.net



Key Responsibilities:

· To provide technical support to Satellite pharmacy (medication transfers), Main pharmacy, and ED ward-based services.

· To support the pharmacists to promote medicines optimisation, undertake accurate Medication Histories, and provide a comprehensive patient counselling service to patients being discharged at the ward level.

· To participate in data collection and analysis for the project.

· Accurately dispense medications and ensure safe and effective use of medicines.



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.





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This advert closes on Friday 23 Aug 2024

Paediatric ED Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 7

Do you want to be part of our growing team at an exciting time? We now have vacancies available for motivated, experienced and enthusiastic paediatric nurses to lead our team in our brand new Children’s Emergency Department. We are a busy department who currently see about 30,000 children per year in a purpose built paediatric area within the Emergency Department.

Interviews: tbc

Are you currently an ED band 7 looking for a new challenge or a band 6 wanting to take the next step in your career?

A Band 7 fixed term post to cover maternity leave is now available. We are proud of our purpose built, state of the art Children's Emergency Department which is a dedicated area to see children including two resuscitation bays, a high dependency area, an outside play area, a multi-sensory treatment room and an adolescent area, all finished to a high specification, to provide high quality care to the children of Croydon. We have a well established, friendly team of ED nurses and are supported by a Paediatric ED Practice Educator who is based in the unit.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who can flourish working within a fast paced and demanding environment. You will need sound clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, leadership and the ability to work well in the multidisciplinary team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an amazing team at a time of rapid growth and development.





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 (Job Description) which contains more information about the role


This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role, you can also contact the recruiting manager if you have any further questions.

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional service based in the Roehampton, London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the country’s leading mental health treatment centres. They provide fast access to high quality treatment for lots of different conditions, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN Nurse with a valid NMC Pin**

As a Lead Nurse your key responsibilities include:
• Provide specialist clinical knowledge, expertise and support to the nursing team and wider MDT
• Have oversight of the clinical and care needs of all service users, supporting the primary nurses in working with patients, their families, community teams and other stakeholders in meeting the individual needs of each person
• Ensure that proactive clinical risk assessment and management are at the centre of planning care and interventions with service users and colleagues
• Constructively reviewing and challenging nursing practice in the service, leading by example, and providing expert knowledge to the nursing and wider MDT on a speciality or individual patient basis
• Provide education and development of Registered Nurses and HCAs and ensuring that the baseline needs of everyone to practice safely and effectively are met
• Contribute to the clinical elements of all nurse induction, preceptorship and related professional activities
• Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions with Registered Nurses on an individual or group basis
• Undertake competency assessments and supportive practise with Registered Nurses and HCAs

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• At least 3 years’ experience working within multidisciplinary teams within relevant clinical settings
• A clinical leader who is confident working across organisational boundaries
• Experienced in leading on service development projects
• An exceptional communicator who tailors your approach according to individual strengths and needs
• Adept at working with colleagues across different disciplines, and seniority and skill levels

The successful Lead Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £45,900 - £50,000 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
**Inclusive of living allowance of £5,400**
• Many benefits in line with the NHS
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• NMC Payment in full
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised Meals
• Free use of onsite gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities including:
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Improved CPD application & panel process
• £250 Contribution towards CPD
• Leadership & management development
• Support with your Revalidation
• Long service award

Reference ID: 6203
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk

The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Healthy Child Programme with a particular focus on the high impact areas of breastfeeding, infant nutrition, healthy weight and healthy nutrition.

The post holder will work with the health visiting teams to enhance the specialist support services across Croydon Health Visiting, including e.g. Access to Peer Support in the community.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the midwifery equivalent post holder to deliver UNICEF Baby Friendly, including the training of staff.

The post holder to focus on uptake and sustainability of breastfeeding, nutrition in infancy, promoting healthy start vouchers, baby-led weaning, healthy eating and primary prevention of obesity, participating in multidisciplinary strategy meetings as required.

For more information, please contact:

Agnes Matturi- Operational Lead on 07721010965

agnes.matturi@nhs.net



To be responsible for quality assurance, training and development for Croydon Health Visiting, embedding evidence based practice.

To act as a resource for the service according to the HV service model as a specialist, providing expert knowledge, leading a champions team.

To work collaboratively with key stakeholders including midwifery services to develop joint pathways .

To implement and support a sustainable UNICEF Baby Friendly level of service within Croydon.

To provide clinical support in the provision of Breast Feeding Specialist services in the Croydon .

To support the development of a community based Peer support programme.

To provide supervision and line management support as appropriate.

To carry a proportionate operational caseload

To work with clinical and informatics teams to develop appropriate reporting frameworks, to provide quality and performance reports.

Develop and lead a programme of quality assurance and audit to support best practice and achieving UNICEF Baby friendly level 3 and to ensure its sustainability, in line with UNICEF quality standards

To provide learning experiences in the working and educational environment.

To demonstrate competence in all activities and interventions at all times.

To form effective working relationships with Op Leads, Clinical Team Leaders, colleagues in the Champions teams.



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 (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Interview date: TBC


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Aug 2024

Tissue Viability Nurse

37.5 hours a week

To promote expert, individualised patient centred clinical care for clients with Tissue Viability needs including vascular needs, compromised skin integrity and pressure ulcers by using evidence based practice for the population of Croydon Health Services (CHS). The Tissue Viability Nurse will assess and plan care for patients referred to the service and work in conjunction with the tissue viability team. The role will include the provision of care and supervision of the delivery of this care by clinical staff. The post holder will offer education and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals.

The Tissue Viability Nurse will work closely with other health care professionals to promote a high standard of care in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers ensuring the pressure ulcer policy & pathway are followed. The role will include responsibility for the wound care of the inpatient and community population, and those attending the Wound Clinic.

Interviews: tbc

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Tissue Viability Nurse to join the integrated tissue viability team to provide a specialist service across the organisation. You will work as part of a highly motivated and proactive tissue viability team which is able to provide professional and personal development opportunities and offer appropriate support for this post. You will have an active role in all aspects of wound care management within the Trust, including audits, pressure ulcer management and reporting, prescribing and leading on training programs for all aspects of tissue viability.

Are you ready for the next level in your career? You may have a Tissue Viability qualification or an equivalent knowledge of tissue viability issues and a determination to improve the care of patients across all areas of the Trust, this includes the acute and community.

Please contact Joy Brookes, 0208 714 2950 / 07870381468 for an informal discussion

Previous applicants need not apply

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 (Job Description) which contains more information about the role


This advert closes on Monday 16 Sep 2024

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 provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:
• Croydon University Hospital
• Purley Hospital
• The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
• Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
• A minor injuries unit in New Addington

The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our Vision:

“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it

Our 5 key ‘Her for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:
• You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
• You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
• Yee fell confident in your treatment from skills teams of compassionate clinicians
• You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
• You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to “Listening into Action” is new and different.

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


This advert closes on Saturday 7 Sep 2024

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role. Interview date: TBC