Job 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.

When you graduated as a Staff Nurse were you a 'host' student with Croydon Health Services?

Please note this advert is for nurses who are currently residing and have the right to work in the UK. If you are interested in applying as an international candidate, please contact Capital Nurse. This advert is NOT open to student nurses.

This is NOT an open day and only those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview.

These roles are full time (approx. 37.5 hours per week) and we require individuals who can work a mix of day, nights, weekends and public holidays.

Interview dates: Tuesday 18^th, Wednesday 19^th and Thursday 20^th November

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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