Head of Nursing | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Provide all necessary support to the overall leadership, direction and management of nursing staff the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care Unit.

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Leadership

Overseeing nursing teams and ensuring high-quality patient care.

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Mentorship

Providing guidance and support to nursing staff.

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Quality Improvement

Implementing strategies to enhance patient outcomes and safety.

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Collaboration

Working with multidisciplinary teams to improveservicedelivery.

Interviews

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Function as the senior professional lead within the department.

Ensure compliance with policies, clinical & professional standards.

Promote patient safety and lead on risk.

Governance lead for the department.

Support with patient flow through the Department.

Budget management.

On occasions deputise in the absence of the Deputy Director of Nursing.

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.

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026