Staff Nurse

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

Carry out and assist with nursing procedures and treatments as required, in accordance with trust policies and guidelines.

Support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing or other framework to organise the delivery of care.

Participate in the delivery of holistic patient care by developing effective working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

In line with the scope of professional practice and Croydon University Hospital expanded practice guidelines, develop skills in specified areas in line with the Trust framework and local policy

Participate in led-nurse wound management clinics

About us

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.