Croydon Health Services
NHS Trust
Could you be a
Croydon Nurse?
step up aNd get ahead
Why apply for a job at Croydon health services
when you could apply for any Nhs job?
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how we recruit
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Could you be a Croydon Nurse?
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support and preceptorship opportunities
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What do we offer more experienced nurses?
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Return to nursing
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Changing your nursing focus
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Midwives 14
a chance to shine
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Opportunities and flexibility on the bank
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education and training
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Clinical skills simulation Centre
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health professionals
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applying for a job
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selection process
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starting work with us
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Looking after our people
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Living and working in Croydon
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OuR hOspItaLs
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust has two hospitals. Our main site in the north of Croydon has a full Accident and Emergency department serving around 400 people a day, a maternity unit, wards and operating theatres. As a district general hospital it offers the full range of in-patient and outpatient clinical services, specialty clinics and a day surgery unit, as well as working closely with nearby specialist units to support patients with more complex conditions. In addition, the recently refurbished Purley War Memorial Hospital is bringing more outpatient services to residents in the south of our borough. The introduction of our new electronic patient record system has resulted in more efficient ways of working and improved the experience of patients using our services.
OuR COMMuNItY seRvICes
Our community health services care for patients of all ages, out of hospital and close to home. From the very young to the very old our nursing, therapy and specialist children’s services reach every corner of the borough and every local resident. With increasing integration across our services, the line between ‘acute’ and ‘community’ is becoming increasingly blurred. Our aim is to give our patients a seamless experience, care for them when and where it’s comfortable for them and work closely with social care colleagues to ensure that health and care needs are equally addressed. A career with us will put you at the forefront of this drive. You can see a full list of our services at: www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/ our-services/
The Trust has a dedicated recruitment team to offer you advice and guidance through the recruitment process. If you’d like to join the team, there’s a number of places you can look for opportunities.
All jobs at the Trust are advertised on our website at: www.croydonhealthservices. nhs.uk/join-the-team/
Jobs can also be found on NHS Jobs: www.jobs.nhs.uk
Some roles can also be found in local
newspapers (and their websites) or in specialist
publications and journals. We are also keen to hear from ambitious nurses looking to progress their career, even if the opportunity you are looking for is not currently advertised. If you have an enquiry regarding recruitment or vacancies at Croydon Health Services, you can also contact the team on 020 8401 3342. After the closing date of the vacancy, the manager recruiting to the post will review all applications against the skills and experience laid out in the published job description. Those who most closely match will be invited for interview.
hOW We ReCRuIt
Working at Croydon health services is
both fulfilling and challenging . You’ll meet
some of the most engaging and stimulating
people in London who will push you to
develop your skills, learn something new
and reward you in equal measure.
With nurses in demand across London and the UK, you could choose to work at any Trust, so in the following pages we want to tell you why Croydon Health Services is the best place to be a nurse.
If you want to make an impact, accelerate your learning and rise to the daily challenge of caring for a diverse community then head for Croydon. You won’t be disappointed.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is a modern integrated healthcare organisation providing acute and community health services across the borough of Croydon. Our innovative use of technology to enhance patient care has been recognised internationally.
Working in Croydon does not come without its challenges. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right team, 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.
We know that our staff are our biggest asset and by listening to their ideas and drawing on their expertise we can bring real benefits for patients and give everyone the job satisfaction they’re looking for.
In addition to working at a great Trust, Croydon is a lively, multicultural London borough that is a short journey away from central London. As well as being a bustling modern town, the area is one of the capital’s more affordable places to live, has over 1,000 hectares of green space and easy access to the Surrey countryside and south coast.
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.
Why apply for a job at Croydon health services
when you could apply for any Nhs job?
staff rated Croydon health services in the top 20%
of all trusts in england for giving ‘staff the ability
to contribute towards improvements at work’.
‘Nhs staff survey 2014’ see page 23
an integrated care organisation
with more career opportunities
It takes a special kind of person to be a Croydon
Nurse. Croydon Nurses respond to the everyday
challenges of a modern health service with
energy and compassion, putting patients first
and developing their own skills to become a
better nurse every day.
Croydon Health Services has many opportunities in nursing, offers structured education and support, can offer flexible working and the chance for ambitious people to shine.
Croydon Health Services employs over 3,500 staff working across 16 sites within the borough; approximately one third of our staff are nurses. As an integrated care organisation we always have great employment opportunities for all types of nurse, whether you are newly qualified, looking for a change of direction, moving from overseas, relocating within the UK, looking for promotion or seeking to return to nursing.
Newly qualified staff nurses (Band 5)
Croydon Health Services is a great place to start your career as a nurse. As a district general hospital we offer the opportunity to get solid experience in an environment that supports your development as a nurse, with a wide range of clinical areas to get involved in.
You will also have access to our ‘Discover’ programme – a unique rotation opportunity which will help to pump-prime your nursing career. Experienced band five nurses will enjoy the challenge of working in Croydon and the ‘big-family’ atmosphere that the Trust has. Croydon has a young, diverse population which brings a unique richness to the borough. This makes for a great nursing experience. Our nurses are as diverse as the people they look after and our nursing family includes those from Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Eastern Europe, the Philippines, India, Australia, the Caribbean and Africa.
the ‘dIsCOveR’ pROgRaMMe
Rotate through three departments, with support from your own mentor.
Croydon nurses are inquisitive, keen to have new experiences and explore all of the options available to them. There are many different opportunities in nursing, and sometimes it’s difficult to know which particular area is going to be the most appealing in the future.
At Croydon Health Services we offer band five nurses the opportunity to enrich their nursing career through our unique ‘Discover’ programme – a rotation scheme which gives Croydon nurses the opportunity to experience lots of different disciplines and gain invaluable experience for the future before deciding which route to take.
In their first 18 months at the Trust, ‘Discover’ nurses can choose three different placement opportunities, each lasting six months, to gain hands on experience in that area.
In addition to this, nurses receive additional education and development which counts towards their nursing portfolio. As an integrated Trust placement opportunities can be in hospital or community services or a combination of both. You’ll also be part of an energetic team of other ‘Discover’ nurses who get together to share ideas, learn from each other (and have fun).
Taking part in the programme will give you opportunities to learn, that few other NHS Trusts can offer and help you to discover the right nursing route for you.
Places on the ‘Discover’ programme are limited. If you’d like to take part, please mention the programme in your application and discuss it at your interview.
More information about career development for nurses at all stages is included in our separate nursing career prospectus.
Could you be a Croydon Nurse?
NaNCY FRaseR
heaLth vIsItOR
Inspired by the care her premature daughter received in hospital Nancy Fraser decided to become a community nurse in Croydon. Through dedication and a passion to care, she is now a clinical service lead in the Health Visiting service, helping to keep other people’s children fit and well.
“When my daughter was born she spent six months in hospital and she’s here today because of the skill and compassion of doctors and nurses. This inspired me to change career and join their ranks, so I could make the same difference to other families. As a service lead in Health Visiting I’m rewarded every day by the dedication of the team and the difference we make to local people.”
When Nancy’s daughter received compassionate care from
some wonderful nurses, she decided to join the Croydon team.
Nancy Fraser - health visitor
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
We know that the first steps in a nursing career can
be the most challenging and believe it’s important to
support nurses so that they can learn and grow. Our
dedicated team of practice education Nurses are on
hand to ensure that you never feel alone.
All newly qualified nurses who join the Trust are enrolled in our preceptorship scheme which offers a carefully planned way to develop clinical skills with the guidance and support of experienced clinicians. The scheme includes one-to-one mentoring and a named ‘buddy’ in the Trust for support and guidance. Further career advice is also available to help you plan for the future.
gIOvaNNI gaLLO – NuRse
Giovanni decided to nurse when he was inspired by those caring for the poorest children in Brazil. He trained and qualified in his home country of Italy– and is now exploring opportunities and developing his skills in Croydon.
“After college, I played music and travelled. I was inspired by some special nurses working in the favelas of Brazil and wanted to make a difference too. Now I’m being inspired in Croydon. It’s a vibrant, diverse place and there’s a new challenge every day. It’s big enough to be interesting, but small enough to progress quickly.”
Newly qualified nurses can fast-track their career in Croydon with a rotation programme that gives varied experiences, ongoing support through a preceptorship scheme and an environment that promotes innovation. It’s a vibrant and diverse place to start out, wherever you come from and whatever your destination.
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
Italy, Brazil, Croydon - giovanni’s journey into
nursing has taken him around the world.
giovanni gallo - Nurse
support and preceptorship
opportunities
there are lots of opportunities for experienced nurses
at the trust, whether this is in our hospitals or in our
community services.
We are always looking for our next generation of nurse leaders and often have great opportunities for band five and six charge nurses and sisters.
If you are an experienced nurse or have specialist nursing skills but can’t see the job for you on our website then get in touch. We value experience and our senior nursing team would be happy to talk to you, review your CV and discuss opportunities with us.
The Trust has over 80 specialist nurses and nurse consultants, who work closely with medical teams but have a high degree of autonomy in how they manage their caseload and working lives.
Band six and band seven nurses are the leaders of the future and Croydon offers excellent opportunities to develop some essential skills. If you’re a nurse looking to make your next move, then get in touch for a discussion - even if you can’t see an appropriate role advertised.
ajaY BOOdhOO
Lead NeuROLOgY speCIaLIst NuRse
Ajay’s career at Croydon Health Services is
characterised by a roll-call of inspiring nurses who pushed him to be the best. His aunt, a mental health nurse, encouraged him to become a hospital volunteer and whilst on placement another nurse recognised his talent and helped him to take his first steps towards becoming the nurse he is today.
“I joined the Trust as a volunteer in 1995 and over the years my education has taken me from healthcare assistant to nurse, to matron and now to a specialist neurology nurse. At every step I’ve been encouraged, coaxed and inspired by some amazing colleagues who’ve been the role models every nurse needs. When I started out I learned from others, but through support and development the Trust has turned me into a nursing leader of the future.”
What do we offer more
experienced nurses?
ajay took his first steps in
nursing as a volunteer.
Now he gets other people
back on their feet.
ajay Boodhoo
– Lead Neurology
specialist Nurse
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 18
Croydon health services is a great place
to return to nursing. We know that the
experience gained from years of nursing
cannot be replaced and are keen to welcome
nurses who have taken a break and feel it’s
time to come back.
Returning nurses will find a welcome in Croydon, the opportunity to work full or part-time and also the chance to retrain. For those who’ve taken an extended break and need some retraining, the ‘Return to Nursing’ programme offers support and financial incentives. The Trust runs hospital and community health services and anyone wanting to make the change will find lots of opportunities.
If you want to return to nursing, we can offer you a placement and the training you need. Our close links with local colleges and universities ensure that your journey back to nursing is a smooth one. Opportunities to return to nursing are advertised throughout the year in preparation for twice-yearly college intakes. Currently nurses receive around £600 on top of their course fees.
You can choose part-time or full-time training, which will usually take between three and six months to complete. Each local university runs the programme slightly differently but in general, you can expect:
l your course fees paid
l additional financial support towards travel,
childcare and book costs
l your clinical placement to be supernumerary l theory and clinical-based training
l access to a mentor
l preceptorship support once you have
gained employment
l simulation techniques to practice skills.
We are also keen to hear from nurses who have recently taken a career break or have retired and do not need the additional support offered by formal ‘return to nursing’ courses. Our flexible approach means that your valuable skills can still contribute to patient care on a part-time basis or as a member of our nursing bank (see page 23).
Kathy and sandy spent their lives looking after sick babies
and even in retirement they haven’t stopped caring.
sandy grover & Kathy jayasekara - nursing returners
saNdY gROveR & KathY jaYaseKaRa
Kathy and Sandy dedicated their lives to caring for premature babies and their families and have more than 70 years of nursing experience between them. Following retirement, they didn’t stay away for long and have returned to the Trust to work part-time in the special care baby unit.
“The care we give to babies and their families is so important and when I retired I realised I missed the reward of the job and the special relationship we build with families” said Sandy
“It’s also great being part of the team,”
adds Kathy, “if I didn’t come to work I’d miss the life-long friends I’ve made at the Trust. It’s important to stay busy in retirement and returning to nursing is the perfect way to do it!”
Return to nursing
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
as a district nurse Katharine cared for her own
patients. Now she cares for everyone.
Katharine Brothwood –
associate director of Operations
as a trust which runs both hospital and community services,
we have opportunities for experienced nurses, looking to make
a career change and will support education and development in
high-demand areas.
If you’re looking to make a change or would like to explore another nursing profession, we can support your transition. For example, you may wish to try moving from hospital to community nursing. We can support this move, provide an introduction programme and if it is for you we can support you to train as a district nurse, school nurse or health visitor.
Croydon Health Services is an integrated Trust, providing services in hospitals and in the community. This makes moving between the two easier than in many other Trusts. Service improvement programmes such as ‘Listening Into Action’ foster innovation and encourage staff at all levels to make a difference. This provides a foundation for those wanting to develop management skills and an environment where new ideas are embraced.
KathaRINe BROthWOOd
assOCIate dIReCtOR OF OpeRatIONs
Katharine joined Croydon Health Services in 1989 as a community district nurse and has never looked back. Rising through the ranks, she is now a director of some of the Trust’s busiest hospital and community services, taking everything she learnt on the job and using her skills to make things run smoothly.
“I loved working as a district nurse - no two days were the same - but when the opportunity to become a manager arose I saw it as an chance to make a difference to even more patients”
“The Trust is very supportive of professional development and the move from community to hospital was smooth. The best thing about working within the same Trust is the relationships I have built up over the years. Everyone is really friendly.”
Changing your nursing focus
or area of nursing
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
there’s never been a better time to be a midwife
at Croydon health services.
Following the £630,000 refurbishment of our maternity unit and the gold-standard numbers of midwives caring for our local mums, you’ll be joining a motivated, caring team who will give you all of the support you need to develop your career, however long you’ve been practicing. Croydon was one of the first Trusts to employ a consultant midwife, who alongside our dedicated preceptor midwife, supports and develops the skills of the whole team. The midwife-led birth centre provides a modern,
welcoming environment for new parents as well as a great place for to work.
A recent CQC inspection gave a ringing endorsement of the service, “Maternity and children’s services were caring, safe and well-led. Mothers, parents and other relatives were largely positive about the care they had received, felt supported to make choices, and were kept informed about what was going on” CQC, Sept 2013
Leah FIshWICK – MIdWIFe
Leah trained to be a midwife in Croydon after a TV documentary made her realise that caring for new mums was the profession she’d been looking for.
“I wanted a varied, hands-on profession, working with people and had explored lots of ideas – including training as a plumber! But when I saw the work of a midwife on TV and the difference they make, I decided I wanted to do the same. I love telling people I’m a Croydon midwife – it makes me very proud.” “Croydon was a wonderful place to do my midwife education – so much so that on qualifying I wanted to join the team. There’s lots of opportunity for career progression, it’s a friendly place and we get to work with some of the most interesting communities in London”
Midwives
Midwives on television delivered Leah’s drive for
new career. Now she’s delivering Croydon’s babies.
Leah Fishwick – Midwife
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
ambitious, creative nurses can thrive at Croydon health
services and we are keen to foster enthusiasm and
develop nurses who want to fast-track their career.
We know that modern nurses want the chance to make a difference and will offer opportunities to those who want to accelerate their learning and progress quickly through nursing grades. We are responding to the demands of a modern health service by embracing ambition and supporting development. If you’re keen to progress, we’ll provide the help you need.
We actively seek out ambitious, proactive nurses, support talent, and promote on merit to develop future leaders. If you have the skills and drive to rise through the ranks we’ll remove the traditional barriers and work with you to support your progress.
More information about career development for nurses at all stages is included in our separate nursing career prospectus.
a chance to shine
Ricardo’s desire for opportunity
has found a home in Croydon
Ricardo pires Nevado -
emergency department nurse
RICaRdO pIRes NevadO
eMeRgeNCY depaRtMeNt NuRse
Ricardo moved to Croydon when a colleague told him about the opportunity and challenge that an A&E nursing job would give him.
Having tried all kinds of nursing jobs early in his career, Ricardo was clear that his passion lie in the life saving work of emergency care and he knew that Croydon was a great place to learn quickly and progress.
“Croydon is busy and can be tough, but working here has given me the opportunity to make a difference not only to patients, but also to grow as a nurse. I started out as a Band five nurse and within 18 months have progressed to Band six charge nurse – there are few places I’ve worked before that recognise hard-work and innovation so readily,”
“I’ve lots of my own ideas about how we can improve what we do for patients and there’s lots of people willing to listen.”
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
For most, a career in nursing starts with three years
education which combines classroom teaching and clinical
placements in the trust.
Croydon Health Services’ close relationships with local
universities makes us a great partner in nurse education. Nurses who train with us, now get a dedicated career support mentor to give advice and help them plan their career. This is in addition to the guidance and support they receive from colleagues during their varied placements.
We invest heavily in nurses of the future and believe that all of our successful students should become part of our workforce. Student nurses who shine during their placement with us are automatically invited to join our nursing team and as a result many newly qualified nurses stay with the Trust during the first years of their career.
In addition to the ‘Discover’ programme, our new nurses are encouraged to develop their skills and many progress quickly to further challenges within the organisation.
From student to Registered
Nurse and beyond
even in her student days shanee was determined
to become a Croydon Nurse - and now she’s
making a difference every day.
shanee sonson - Cardiac Care Nurse
shaNee sONsON
CaRdIaC CaRe NuRse
Shanee recently qualified and is already forging a successful career as a Croydon Nurse. During her student placements she worked in nine different areas of the Trust and initially joined the Accident and Emergency Department, responding to the urgent health needs of the local community. Having cut her teeth in the varied environment of emergency care, she then decided to explore nursing in a different specialty looking after patients with heart conditions and found a welcome home in the Trust’s Coronary Care Unit.
“I knew I wanted to work in Croydon early in my nurse training. During my placements everyone was so supportive and I received lots of encouragement. It’s a great team to be part of. My first role as a qualified nurse was in Accident and Emergency, which was fantastic. It’s been challenging, but massively rewarding to make a difference to people at moments of crisis in their lives. Now I’m keen to develop my nursing skills in a specialist area and the Trust has been very supportive of this. There’s so much opportunity in Croydon.”
Read more about the unrivalled
education opportunities open to
Croydon Nurses on page 20
education and training
Croydon university hospital plays an
active role in education the clinicians of the
future and works in partnership with major
London education institutions.
The Postgraduate Medical Centre provides education, training and continuing
development for postgraduate professionals in hospital medicine, general practice and dentistry and has a library, lecture theatres and tutorial rooms. The Trust takes part in the education of undergraduate medical students from King’s College Hospital Medical School, St. George’s Hospital Medical School, Charing Cross and Westminster Hospital Medical School, as well as Middlesex Hospital Medical School. Our core skills education programme supports everyone at the Trust to stay up-to-date with the skills they need on a daily basis, ensuring that everyone can work professionally and safely – as well as comply with the standards set out by national bodies. In addition to this, our in-house education team offers a range of development opportunities for clinical and non-clinical staff. Nursing staff receive dedicated support from our team of Practice Educators. The Trust also supports scholarships, grants and bursaries for those wishing to further their learning, develop their practice and progress their career.
Nurses and Midwives across Croydon
health services are undertaking
programmes ranging from Msc to
specialist clinical modules including
independent non-medical prescribing,
diabetes management, care of the
patient receiving chemotherapy and
care of the new born. professional
development modules in topics
like mentoring and leadership are
supporting practitioners of the future.
Our dedicated team of Practice Education Nurses support newly qualified nurses to develop their skills and offer support as they develop.
CLINICaL sKILLs sIMuLatION CeNtRe
The Trust’s state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Simulation Centre is the jewel in the crown of Croydon’s training offer.
An investment of over a million pounds has created a multi-disciplinary centre that has become a national destination for teams from across the NHS offering modern, fully-equipped teaching facilities.
The simulation room lets staff experience the scenarios they may meet in clinical practice, in a controlled environment, to help them develop the skills they need to manage such events. Just like aviation, where pilots must undertake simulation training a number of times a year, it allows staff to prepare themselves for a variety of challenging situations. This facility provides training to healthcare professionals across the UK and beyond.
More information about career development
for nurses at all stages is included in our
separate nursing career prospectus.
Croydon health services puts
a great deal of importance
on education and training
throughout the careers of all
of our staff. as well as offering
access to a range of core skills
education and professional
development, it is also home to
a state of the art clinical skills
simulation centre.
Croydon Health Services puts ‘Listening Into Action’ (LiA) at the core of everything we do, involving staff in important decision-making across the Trust. We recognise that every member of the team has ideas about how services can be improved and LiA puts staff in the driving seat of change.
The programme harnesses everyone’s ideas and removes the barriers that might stop them becoming reality, and has been responsible for some major improvements in care.
We are the first in the UK to become a Listening Into Action accredited Trust.
INduCtION
We know that joining a new organisation can be an anxious time, so our induction programme has been designed to make you feel welcome and give you the information you need to understand how the Trust works. All new staff are invited to attend during the first few weeks of their job.
ReCOgNIsINg taLeNt
Croydon Health Services encourages staff to shine, and when they do we want to say thank you.
‘Croydon Stars’ is our way of recognising those who make services exceptional and go out of their way to be supportive to colleagues. Anyone can nominate a ‘Croydon Star’ - patients, visitors or staff members - and our Stars receive a personal thank you and the chance to be recognised at our annual awards ceremony.
‘Visible Wednesdays’ gives the staff the opportunity to work alongside senior
colleagues in the Trust, learn from each other and exchange ideas and experiences.
Working with us
equaL OppORtuNItIes & dIveRsItY
We know that to deliver the best care we can, the staff who work in the Trust need to be as varied, diverse and special as the people we look after. That’s why Croydon Health Services is committed to equal opportunities in all its forms. We want to provide a work environment which allows people to feel comfortable irrespective of their gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
What dO OuR staFF thINK?
In 2014, Croydon Health Services staff gave their feedback on working at the Trust, via the NHS Staff Survey.
Staff rated the Trust in the top 20% of all Trusts in England for giving ‘staff the ability to contribute towards improvements at work’ and above average for ‘staff motivation’ – the extent to which they look forward to going to work and are enthusiastic about their jobs. Staff also rated the Trust:
l in the top 20% of all trusts for ‘effective
team working’
l above average for ‘agreeing that their role
makes a difference to patients’
l in the lowest 20% of all trusts for
‘witnessing potentially harmful errors’
OppORtuNItY aNd FLexIBILItY ON the
CROYdON heaLth seRvICes BaNK
as a busy trust with a wide range of
hospital and community-based health
services, in addition to our team of
permanent staff, Croydon health services
also draws on a talented pool of health
care professionals to work on a temporary
basis. this helps us to deliver services at
exceptionally busy times and to cover for
staff absences at short notice.
Working on the bank gives flexibility, the opportunity to try different areas of the Trust and develop new skills.
Bank work is open to full and part-time permanently contracted staff at the Trust and is a great way to top up your income through working addition shifts.
Bank work is also open to qualified
professionals not already working at the Trust. Along with many other NHS Trusts, the bank is managed by our partner NHS Professionals. If you are interested in joining our temporary workers bank, please contact NHS
Professionals for more information.
Find out more at:
www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk
LIsteNINg INtO aCtION
people are our most important asset and the
trust supports staff in their working lives in a
range of different ways.
This includes supporting childcare, a cycle to work scheme, flexible working and a salary sacrifice car scheme, which gives staff access to their own new, fully-maintained and insured car for up to three years in a tax-efficient way. We also offer travel card loans and interest free loans for education purposes.
staFF WeLLBeINg aNd
OCCupatIONaL heaLth
Our wellbeing and occupational health team offers all staff specialist advice and support and aims to keep staff healthy and productive. They also manage illness or disability and give access to a range of wellbeing services including counselling, help to stop smoking and a subsidised staff gym.
the puLse staFF gYM
Our modern on-site gym has state-of-the art fitness equipment and qualified instructors. This fantastic facility is open to all staff working at the Trust, helping them to get and stay fit and promoting wellbeing.
ONsIte NuRseRY
The Croydon Coop Nursery is conveniently located in the grounds of Croydon University Hospital and prides itself on providing quality childcare where every child is treated as an individual. The nursery is managed by the Cooperative group.
paY & CONdItIONs
Croydon Health Services offers NHS Agenda For Change pay rates - the national pay system for all NHS staff, with the exception of doctors, dentists and most senior managers.
www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/
pay-and-reward/pay
Information on pay for doctors and dentists can be found at:
www.nhsemployers.org/yourworkforce/
pay-and-reward/pay/medical-pay
New staff will be given the opportunity to enroll in the NHS Pension Scheme and those moving from other NHS organisations can bring any existing scheme with them.
Croydon is a busy, exciting, diverse place
to live and work.
London’s most populous borough is home to over a third of a million people, has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow. From its urban street life in the north to more suburban towns in the south, Croydon borough has something for everyone including some of the capital’s more affordable housing. Croydon has always been forward-looking and will continue to develop and change with the needs of local people.
Croydon has some of the best transport links in the area, with fast trains to central London, Gatwick Airport and the south coast, as well as excellent bus and road links. The borough also boasts its very own tram network, linking the town centre with Wimbledon, Beckenham and all points in between.
Living and working in Croydon
Looking after our people
jOIN the teaM!
all jobs at the trust are advertised on our website at:
www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-the-team
and www.jobs.nhs.uk
If you have an enquiry regarding recruitment or
vacancies at Croydon health services, contact the
recruitment team on 020 8401 3342
Croydon health service Nhs trust
Croydon university hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
surrey CR7 7Ye
020 8401 3000
