0 -19 Community Staff Nurse
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 everyone of our 3600 members of 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.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Band 5 Community Staff Nurse – 0-19 Service
Fixed Term -12 Months
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join our dynamic 0-19 team.
As part of the wider community nursing and primary healthcare team, you’ll work under the guidance of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Team Lead), delivering a range of services that include health surveillance, health promotion, immunisations, and providing support and advice to families with children and young people aged 0-19.
You’ll collaborate closely with both statutory and voluntary partner agencies to help achieve the best possible health outcomes for children and families. Using evidence-based practice, you’ll contribute to delivering a safe, effective, and high-quality service aligned with professional standards.
In this key role, you will support the implementation of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme within a progressive universal model—tailoring interventions based on assessed needs and ensuring seamless partnership working across agencies.
If you're committed to child health and looking to grow your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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To support the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) in providing an innovative and high quality service that helps children, young people, and families to thrive, working without direct supervision to support clients.
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual, family focused care, under the delegation of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) (Health Visitor/School Health Nurse) and working in partnership with other agencies.
Establish and maintain partnerships with families and other agencies in a multi-agency and integrated working environment.
To attend and participate in locality meetings.
Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, and acting as a role model for staff
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. 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. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.