Total 48 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Croydon, CR7 6JE

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. You can also contact the recruiting manager for further information. Interview date: TBC

The post holder will: Assess, implement, review and evaluate care needs for designated group of patients. Demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff. Maintaining overall standard of care for patients at all times Educational and development role Clinical/Professional · Be responsible for maintaining one’s own NMC Registration including maintenance of clinical portfolio. · Be aware of and adhere to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers. · Be accountable for maintaining a safe and responsible approach to the sphere of practice acknowledging the holistic needs of the patient and families and the Philosophy of Hospice Care. · Work within the agreed policies, procedures and guidelines identified for the sphere of practice. · Ensure at all times a good role model is presented to other members of the hospice team. · Provide nursing care to the patient according to their specialist palliative care needs and commence and update plans of care as required. · Coordinate and lead care for an allocated group of patients. · Demonstrate a commitment to developing own critical analytical skills. · Engage in clinical training as relevant to role · Fulfil practice supervisor role and once appropriately qualified and experienced practice assessor role for nursing students · In conjunction with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. · Attend weekly Multi-Disciplinary Meeting and communicate decisions to team members. · Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records in accordance with NMC guidelines. · Support learning for qualified and unqualified staff including students and volunteers. · Ensure safe and economical storage and use of equipment. · Be receptive and supportive towards the research and audit plans of others, participate in research audit studies as required. · Identify own areas of interest and become involved in research and development of new ideas. · Be responsible for developing and maintaining link topic ensuring relevant evidence based practice is disseminated to all staff. As link nursing coming back relevant to keep this · Undertake all scope of practice roles which are identified by the Hospice as integral to the role. · Share knowledge and expertise with others and assist in facilitating a learning environment conducive to the acquisition of further knowledge and skills. · Work with agreed correct policy for safe custody, storage and administration of drugs including competency of single nurse administration for specified control drugs following appropriate training and supervision. · Participate in and contribute to the setting and measuring of standards within the sphere of clinical practice and as laid down by the Care Quality Commission. · Work as part of a team and liaise with the appropriate colleagues to ensure optimum care for the patients under your care · Work within own scope of practice and ask for help when needed 2. Managerial · Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and carers. · Have regard for the resource implications of decisions made. · Attend face to face mandatory training and complete e-learning within a timely manner as per hospice policy · Ensure accidents and incidents are correctly reported as per hospice policy. · Take responsibility according to Hospice policy for patient’s property and valuables. · In exceptional circumstances and with direct support of senior clinical staff take responsibility for the management of the unit in the absence of other senior clinical staff. · Be prepared to represent the Hospice at both specialist clinical events and also fundraising events. 3. Personnel · Work within agreed Hospice grievance, disciplinary and whistle blowing procedures. · Supervise non-nursing staff as required. · Strive to promote good working relationships throughout the Hospice and community. · Take personal responsibility for own professional development and updating. Not sure exactly what is meant here · Demonstrate flexibility with regard to reasonable request to adjust duties and hours worked. · Work towards continued professional development as identified as part of individual appraisal with line manager · Awareness of hospice values and demonstrating these through your work

To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment. To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit. The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible. It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training. The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department. You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trusts policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly. The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder. You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy. Full Job description can be found attached

The post holder will assist with the delivery of ophthalmic services at Moorfields in Croydon London. The post holder will facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, scrub in theatre. They will assist in ensuring the effective running of the services which consist of surgery, out-patients, Daycare and AMD treatments whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centered care principles.


• Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
• To help ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence-based practice is incorporated and utilized in the teaching environment.
• To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date
• To work with the Practice Development Team in the development and implementing of evidence-based practice.
• Be a role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.

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.
• To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
• To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
• The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
• It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
• The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
• You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trust’s policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
• The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
• You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
• Full Job description can be found attached


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

Job Description JOB TITLE Pharmacy Technician EMPLOYING TRUST East Croydon Medical Centre CONTRACT TYPE Permanent / Full-time ARRS Contract ACCOUNTABLE TO Practice Manager Job Summary Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi- disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians are different to clinical pharmacists as they are not able to prescribe or make clinical decisions, instead working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines. Pharmacy technicians core role responsibilities will cover clinical, and technical and administrative categories. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical a) Undertaking patient supporting roles to ensure effective medicines use, through shared decision-making conversations with patients. b) Carrying out medicines optimisation tasks including effective medicine administration (e.g. checking inhaler technique), supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation. Where required, utilise consultation skills to work in partnership with patients to ensure they use their medicines effectively. c) As determined by the PCN, supporting medication reviews and medicines reconciliation for new care home patients and synchronising medicines for patient transfers between care settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the pharmacist for structured medication reviews. d) Providing specialist expertise, where competent, to address both the public health and social care needs of patients, including lifestyle advice, service information, and help in tackling local health inequalities. e) Taking a central role in the clinical aspects of shared care protocols and liaising with specialist pharmacists for more complex patients. f) Supporting initiatives for antimicrobial stewardship to reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing. Technical and Administrative: a) Working with the PCN multi-disciplinary team to ensure efficient medicines optimisation, including implementing efficient ordering and return processes and reducing wastage. b) Providing training and support on the legal, safe and secure handling of medicines, including the implementation of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). c) Developing relationships with other pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and members of the multi-disciplinary team to support integration of the pharmacy team across health and social care including primary care, community pharmacy, secondary care and mental health. d) Supervising practice reception teams in sorting and streaming general prescription requests, so as to allow GPs and clinical pharmacists to review the more clinically complex requests. e) Processing monthly PPA claims. The role will also require pharmacy technicians to support the implementation of national prescribing policies and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings. This will be achieved through undertaking clinical audits (e.g. use of antibiotics), supporting quality improvement measures and contributing to the Quality and Outcomes Framework and enhanced services. In addition, pharmacy technicians will assist in the delivery of medicines optimisation incentive schemes (e.g. medicines switches) and patient safety audits. Pharmacy technicians will provide leadership for medicines management systems across PCNs, supporting practices with a range of services to get the best value from medicines by encouraging and implementing Electronic Prescriptions, safe repeat prescribing systems, and timely monitoring and management of high-risk medicines). Training requirements All pharmacy technicians must have completed or be enrolled in, be undertaking or be prepared to start an approved 18-month training pathway (e.g. Primary care pharmacy educational pathway (PCPEP) or Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH)). Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Entry to the PCPEP programme will include the option for an accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) process. Eligibility for reimbursement under the Network Contract DES and proposals for reimbursement Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

To work in accordance with UK Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour. The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with the practice team, performing tasks as required by the Lead Practice Nurse and the Partners within the practice policy and procedures and to a defined set of competencies. To provide a nursing service to the practice population, within the boundaries of the role. He/she will support patients to be healthy, monitor patients with long term conditions and deliver health prevention, promotion and screening activities. This will include but is not limited to assessing patients, planning and implementing treatment protocols and reviewing and tracking progress.

For detailed Job Description and main responsibilities to read theattached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.

Principal Practitioner Psychologist & Clinical Lead for Croydon IST (Band 8b)

The Croydon Intensive Support Team (IST) is a new initiative, established to reduce the number of autistic adults and adults with a intellectual or developmental being admitted to hospital, minimizing the length of stay, and ensuring that care is person centered and least restrictive.

The Croydon IST will consist of a multidisciplinary, multiagency team working to:
• Provide intensive support to people living within Croydon to ensure that they are well supported to remain in borough in the least restrictive environments,
• Support people living out of borough with plans to move back to Croydon or move on to another service,
• Develop the skills and expertise of local providers to be able to support complex identified people living in borough.

The small team will be led by a clinical psychologist alongside a behaviour specialist and a specialist speech and language therapist employed by Croydon Health Services (CHS), as well as a Transforming Care Nurse and Peer Support Worker employed by South London and the Maudsley and an advanced practitioner employed by Croydon Local Authority.

Croydon IST was funded initially for 12 months as a pilot project and the outcomes of the pilot have been used to make recommendations as to whether, and in what format, any long-term commissioning of an enhanced service. The service has now moved to recurrent funded service.

Interview Date TBC

• To develop, co-ordinate and ensure the systematic provision of a psychology/behavioural service to adults with intellectual disabilities, autism or both whose behaviours significantly challenge and place them at risk of an admission/placement breakdown in the context of the ‘complex care’ (formerly Transforming Care cohort) agenda and personally provide highly specialist clinical input. These individuals would be typically referred and listed on the Croydon Adult Dynamic Support Register.
• To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment.
• To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a lead specialist in Positive Behaviour Support, Systemic approaches and Psychological provision for the ‘complex care’ (formerly Transforming Care) as part of Croydon IST
• To ensure that systems are in place and working effectively for the clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists within Croydon IST.
• To undertake service evaluation, audit, research and policy 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 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 the job description and person specification***


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Please see attached Job description for further details alternatively you can contact the recruiting manager.

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

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is one of the UKs leading healthcare recruitment and care providers, specialising care and support with individuals who have Complex Needs and Social Care; Tailored to our service users' needs to promote independence and companionship.

Role: Healthcare Assistant

Salary: £13-14 per hour

Location: Manchester

Job Type: Full Time

Shifts on offer*: Monday to Sunday, Days 7am - 7pm, Nights 7pm to 7am

*Shifts Times are set times, but Monday to Sunday flexibility on offer depending on availability.

About the Role

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing are looking for a Healthcare Assistant within the Northampton/ Northamptonshire area who can support across multiple packages and can travel to areas such as Kettering, Market Harborough and Corby. You will be supporting alongside complex needs such as Learning Disabilities, Mild Challenging Behaviours, Tracheostomy, Spinal Injury, Motor Neuron Disease and more. Our Healthcare Assistant roles are considered more of a companionship role by building up key relationships and promoting independence through daily tasks for our service user within their own home and especially within the community, such as going on holiday with them.

You will need to communicate with our services users and their next of kin effectively and appropriately, whilst also giving then the opportunity to communicate their needs as well.

What are the Benefits?

• Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to up skill yourself in the sector.

• Career development opportunities.

• NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care *Please enquire for more information*

• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.

• Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes

• DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing

Requirements for the Role

Here at Sugarman Health and Wellbeing, we are looking for an outgoing bubbly candidate, who can show their best assets on providing the highest quality of support.

• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience.

• Background knowledge and experience within complex care, but not a requirement.

• To provide the correct compliance documents including updated Right to Work and original DBS certificate.

How to Apply?

Please submit a copy of your updated CV. If successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will contact you to discuss your interests and experiences in further detail.

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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Paediatric Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Rainbow Children's Unit

Croydon Health Services offers a truly integrated approach to paediatric nursing across our acute and community services. Supporting seamless pathways for children and young people between the hospital and their home for children requiring short-term admissions to those with long-term health needs.

Do you want to be part of our growing team at an exciting time? We have vacancies and development opportunities to join our fantastic teams on Rainbow Children’s Unit at CUH and in the community as part of the Children’s Community Nursing Team and the Paediatric Neurodisability Nursing Team. Supported by specialist services you will have the opportunity to develop your nursing career across a variety of fields in our acute or community services.

Interviews: 10th December 2024



You will work across the new paediatric integrated unit, which opened in May 2022. We have created a purpose built, state of the art unit for children's services. Our patients and staff alike have designed it. This unit includes a Critical Care Unit, The Inpatient Ward, Short Stay Unit, Day Surgery Unit, Ambulatory and Oncology. We provide services for a diverse population in Croydon working closely with teams specialising in Asthma, Diabetes, Sickle cell, Epilepsy, Oncology and Neurodisability. Our day surgery unit provides care to children undergoing orthopaedics, dental, ENT and general surgery. There is never a better time to join Team Croydon and be a big part of our journey together!

We run regular teaching and simulation sessions, team forums and staff meetings. We offer bespoke paediatric study days including a paediatric preceptorship programme and weekly bite size teaching. We have a fully equipped clinical skills centre.

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 3 Dec 2024

Are you looking for the next step in your Radiology nursing career? A great opportunity has arisen to continue to grow your managerial skills, hone your clinical expertise whilst working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to make informed clinical decisions with multidisciplinary teamandhave a great work life balance.

We are committed to developing our nursing staff and we are committed to providing clinical support and offer internal and external courses to further your development. The role will require you to lead a team of nurses whilst having oversight of the day-to-day clinical lists. The senior nurse position will be involved in clinical decision making ensuring the continuation of nurse led PICC and Midline service, nurse led sedation and develop new opportunities for nurses to carry out other minimally invasive procedures. You will see work closely with the wider radiology management and consultant radiologists to implement change, procure new equipment and develop new and exciting procedures.

The wider team will support you with the new management aspects that this role requires, whilst also enabling you to develop and learn with host of internal and external courses that Croydon Hospital can provide you.

**Monday – Friday working hours, great work-life balance, learn and develop new clinical skills**

Act as a positive role model, creating a supportive attitude to empower staff contribute to the delivery of excellent person centered care. Enable staff to be effective advocates for the rights and needs of their patients.

The Senior Sister is responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, facilitating practice development within the clinical area.

As a visible designated clinical nurse leader, set standards of care and professionalism as per Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of conduct and promote teamwork within a multi-professional environment, demonstrating critical analysis and decision making skills, leading the delivery of a clinically excellent service, influencing and facilitating change within the department.



Ensure a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of research, audit, patient feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team



Ensure that the care delivered to patients is a result of individual assessment of their need using an appropriate assessment framework and actively seek consent in the delivery of such care.

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. However, 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.

Effectively organise and prioritise the delivery of patient care, through appropriate delegation, responding to the frequently changing needs and environment .

Demonstrate clinical expertise by regularly practiving alongside the nursing team delivering hands on care, using highly developed physcial, analytical and problem solving skills

Act as a coordinator in establishing regular and effective communication between members of the multidisciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders

Be familiar with clinical risk assessment management and investigation of clinical incidents, completing the appropriate documentation including WHO checklist.

Use analysis from clinical audit, clinical incident reviews formal and informal complaints to drive change and improve patient care and staff involvement

Keep abreast of organisational and national changes influencing other in the team to meet the Trust vision and objectives

Create opportunities for self and team members to acquire additional skills and knowledge to facilitate continuing professional development as recommended by the NMC

Encourage creative, innovative practice that positively impacts patient care

Plan, monitor and evaluate ongoing mandatory training and relevant education and development opportunities for the team

Initiate and participate in conducting of clinical audit as a means of continuously improving the service







Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if a high volume of applications is received.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

Senior Acute Occupational therapist

We are looking for a keen OT to join our Acute Therapy Team. The team consists of Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy staff. We provide inpatient therapy to support patients recovering from acute illness or surgery, supporting discharge planning. The successful candidate will be part of an MDT working closely with other colleagues.

The post is rotational with opportunity to work across all acute areas, medicine, surgery / orthopaedics and elderly care.

Supervision and support is provided by the Band 7 Occupational therapist.

Interview Date TBC










• To manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To provide leadership for junior staff through supervision, competencies and appraisal
• To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Therapy services within a designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the trust Therapy service
• To regularly supervise Occupational Therapy students on practice placements
• To participate in the rotations as assigned by your manager

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.*****


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

To provide leadership to the service at locally and at national level To enthuse others with a vision that they would aspire to develop. To inspire staff to provide a high quality service. To make appropriate decisions within specific timescales to meet service delivery requirements. This includes performance management of staff within all human resources policies and processes. To facilitate innovation, value creativity and develop the optimum potential of all staff within the teams, in line with developments of the integrated service and other partners. To work with multi-disciplinary teams across professional and organisational boundaries in children's centres, special schools and extended schools. To be reflective in developing strategies to function effectively within complex situations. To develop new service delivery, including new out of hours services. To have 40% clinical role, and 60% leadership role