About this role
Job summary
Provide all necessary support to the overall leadership, direction and management of nursing staff the Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care Unit.
Leadership:Overseeingnursingteamsandensuringhigh-qualitypatientcare. Mentorship:Providingguidanceandsupporttonursingstaff. QualityImprovement:Implementingstrategiestoenhancepatientoutcomesandsafety. Collaboration:Workingwithmultidisciplinaryteamstoimprove service delivery. Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
yeas of experience at senior level
Desirable
experience at head of nursing role
leadership Essential
leadership experience
Desirable
Trust-wide leadership experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7YE
Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)