Staff Nurse

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Greater London seeks dedicated healthcare professionals for roles in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. You will assess, implement, and evaluate patient care programs, participate in staff induction, and work collaboratively across professions. This Trust is known for its commitment to training and innovation, aiming to provide high-quality care to a young and diverse population. Apply now for a chance to impact community health positively and grow your career!

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and implementing care programs.
• Ability to maintain accurate records according to policy.
• Experience in providing clinical procedure assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Ensure care aligns with organizational policies.
• Participate in orientation programs for new staff.
• Work with multiple disciplines for patient welfare.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care utilising research findings as appropriate.


• Ensure all care is provided in accordance with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Policies.


• Create and maintain legible and accurate records of care in accordance with Trust and departmental policy and procedures.


• Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment.


• Identify suitable teaching opportunities/requirements and undertake practical teaching and supervision of learners and others as delegated.


• Work with other disciplines and professions for the welfare of patients.


• Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, using the Trust's Performance Review System, enabling standards of patients care to be constantly monitored and improved.


• Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments.


• Admit & prepare patients for clinical/operative procedures.


• Provide assistance in clinical procedures under local within the Surgical SDEC.


• Review and pull suitable patients from A & E to Surgical SDEC.


• Provide immediate post‑operative care.


• Carry out wound care and dressing changes as required.


• Provide initial emergency care as required.

About this role

If you are looking for a role to gain experience in a multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced unit, a role that will develop your leadership and management skills, then this secondment may be right for you.

About the organization

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough. We are a very close‑knit and friendly organisation where every member of our 3600 staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff – we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides 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.