Staff Nurse | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS Trust in London is looking for skilled Band 5 Nurses to join their team. Ideal candidates are compassionate, adaptable, and have excellent communication skills. This role requires current NMC registration and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. The position involves taking charge of the ward and supporting junior staff in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a live NMC registration; newly qualified candidates are welcome.
• Must be resident in the UK or have the right to work in the UK.
• Not open to student nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent professional nursing care to meet patient needs.
• Accountable for care delivery to a specific group of patients.
• Organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating accordingly.
• Organise own time and delegate to junior staff.
• Participate in teaching and educational programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in clinical decision-making

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Empathy and resilience

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of professional standards

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Croydon is looking for skilled and compassionate Band 5 Nurses to strengthen our clinical teams. Join us in delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients every day. We’re seeking dedicated, compassionate, and clinically proficient Band 5 Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be confident in clinical decision-making and prioritising care
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Show empathy, resilience, and a commitment to patient safety
• Be adaptable in a fast-paced environment and open to continuous learning
• Hold current NMC registration and have a sound understanding of professional standards

Whether you\'re newly qualified (must hold a live NMC registration) or bringing years of experience, we welcome nurses who are ready to make a real impact in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

The post holder has responsibility for the provision of competent professional nursing care, to meet with individual needs of the designated patient population. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of such care to a specific group of patients, and take charge of the ward / department on a regular basis. The post holder will organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating to junior staff and learners, and participating in teaching and education programmes for staff and patients.

Requirements

• Hold current NMC registration and have a sound understanding of professional standards
• Must hold a live NMC registration; newly qualified candidates are welcome
• Be resident in the UK or have the right to work in the UK
• Not open to student nurses

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

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 1 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 Saturday 25 Oct 2025