Senior Staff Nurse

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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

We are recruiting for an experienced neonatal intensive care sister/charge nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Croydon University Hospital.

This post has a great opportunity for learning, development, and career growth. Learn to develop your skills and increase your knowledge by becoming an experienced level two neonatal nurse, caring and stabilising a range of sick neonates from both extreme prematurity to term gestation who may need transfer to a tertiary center for on-going care

Main duties of the job

Senior Staff Nurse (Neonatal unit)

• Providing high quality, effective and individualised nursing care to a variety of patients in a compassionate and caring way.
• Responsible for delivering autonomous and collaborative care, ensuring the well-being and safety of neonates in neonatal intensive care units, and assisting with the stabilisation of neonates
• Assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating care plans without supervision.
• Helping to lead and monitor the performance of the nursing team and mentoring students
• Deputising for the Senior Nurse as required.
• educating and supporting families, providing them with the necessary information and resources to care for their neonates. In order to provide the highest standard of care,

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

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role, you can also contact the recruiting manager if you have any further questions.

Interview date: TBC

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current registration and revalidation
• Qualified in Specialty
• Mentorship course/ Practice Assessor qualification
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable criteria

• Management Course Audit
• Resuscitation Council NLS

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in a level 2/3 neonatal unit
• Facilitating and teaching students
• Good problem solving skills dealing with complex cases
• Taking charge of the unit

Desirable criteria

• Middle Leadership Module

Skills/Abilties

Essential criteria

• Able to work independently and supervising junior staff.
• Team spirited Analytical Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and written communication
• Motivating staff
• Child protection training
• Interpersonal skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Respect and maintain confidentiality
• Able to accept, give and respond to constructive criticism
• Able to identify and manage stress in self and others
• Able to work both day and night shift subject to service demands

Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years' employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
Documents to download

• Band 6 Job Advert (PDF, 560.3KB)
• CHS DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 53.0KB)
• Croydon Nurse Brochure (PDF, 1.3MB)
• CHS Accomodation (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Croydon Trust Values (PDF, 324.9KB)