Community Staff Nurse | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Greater London is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide high standards of care within the community. Candidates must possess a clean, full UK driving license and have a car for work purposes. The role involves promoting health for individuals and families, managing caseloads, and effective teamwork. Opportunities for professional development are extensive, making this a significant step in your nursing career. Join an organization committed to making a real difference in patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Clinical supervision

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• All candidates must have a clean, full UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals, families and groups.
• Provide a high standard of care to individuals and families.
• Be aware of the needs of patients and their relatives.
• Be an effective member of a Nursing Team working within the community.
• Responsible for caseload management and supervision of the nursing team.

Job description

Requirements

All candidates must have a clean, full UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, preceptorship, Clinical Supervision and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities for an enhanced career progression.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mental, physical and emotional and social health of individuals, families and groups.
• Provide a high standard of care to individuals and families.
• Be aware of the needs of patients and their relatives and have knowledge of statutory and voluntary services.
• Be an effective member of a Nursing Team working within the community directorate.
• To be responsible for the caseload management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the District Nurse/ Caseload Holder.

About the Trust

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.