Job overview
Community Staff Nurses
Out of Hours 18.00-23.00
Two evenings/ three evening a week
All candidates must have a clean UK driving license and use of a car for work purposes
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.
We are Transforming Adult Community Services in Croydon. Do you have the skills to be part of this exciting transformation?
In Croydon, Health and Social care providers and commissioners have formed the Croydon Alliance Board with the aim of providing a whole system transformation that will deliver outcomes our over 65's have specified they want.
The Outcome Based Commissioning programme is a radically different approach to funding and delivery of services designed to deliver outcomes that local people want whilst getting best value from Health and the Social Care sector. This includes the provision of well coordinated care and support in order to promote independence in the most appropriate care setting.
We have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, enthusiastic Registered Adult Nurses to work within our Integrated Care Teams.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme, preceptorship , Clinical Supervision and excellent ongoing professional development opportunities for an enhanced career progression.
Once recruited staff can take advantage of our child care facilities.
Interview date - TBC
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the mental, physical and emotional and social health of individuals, families and groups.
- Provide a high standard of care to individuals and families.
- Be aware of the needs of patients and their relatives and have knowledge of statutory and voluntary services.
- Be an effective member of a Nursing Team working within the community directorate .
- To be responsible for the caseload management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the District Nurse/ Caseload Holder.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the role of the community staff Nurse
Desirable
- Previous experience of community nursing
Other Factors
Essential
- Valid full UK driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
- Ability to work flexible hours including Weekends and Bank Holidays.
Skills /abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of an effective team
- Ability to manage own workload
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Knowledge and awareness of principles of Audit and research
- Demonstrate an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of multidisciplinary working including effective liaison with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to give appropriate accurate feedback
- Ability to work within own limitations
Desirable
- IT literate e.g. Word processing and email.
- Knowledge and awareness of process of managing complaints
Education and Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or
- NMC Register part 1 - Adult
Desirable
- Post registration qualification
- Mentorship for Practice course
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of current issues and developments in community Care
- Adherence to NMC Code of Conduct.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles and benefits of Reflective practice
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This advert is for Community Staff Nurse with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Woodside Health centre. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 pa inc HCAS (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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