Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to join our Children's Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop specialist epilepsy services for children and young people across community, primary and secondary care settings.

The post holder will provide expert clinical care, advice, education and support to children and young people with epilepsy and their families, delivering care in clinics, schools, homes and hospital settings. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in improving health outcomes, supporting self-management, and ensuring children receive high-quality, evidence-based care throughout their epilepsy journey.

As a clinical leader, you will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education and training, while acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals across Croydon. You will work closely with paediatricians, community teams, schools, GPs and other partner organisations to coordinate care, facilitate smooth transitions into adult services, and drive continuous improvements in patient experience and service delivery.

This role is ideal for a skilled children's nurse with specialist epilepsy knowledge who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, empowering families, and shaping the future of children's epilepsy services.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

Provide expert nursing care, assessment, advice and support for children and young people with epilepsy across community, outpatient, home and school settings. Act as an autonomous specialist practitioner, using advanced clinical decision-making skills to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. Support children, young people and their families from diagnosis onwards, providing education, emotional support and guidance on epilepsy management and treatment. Coordinate care and work collaboratively with paediatricians, community teams, schools, GPs, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary professionals. Manage a specialist epilepsy caseload and facilitate effective care pathways across primary, secondary and community services. Lead on the development and continuous improvement of the Children's Epilepsy Service, ensuring care is evidence-based and aligned with national standards and best practice. Provide education and training to healthcare professionals, families, schools and carers to improve understanding and management of epilepsy. Support the safe transition of young people with epilepsy into adult services. Monitor service quality, undertake audits, analyse activity data and contribute to clinical governance, risk management and service evaluation. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a specialist resource and professional role model.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Medical Examiner Officer to join the Trust as part of the national implementation of the Medical Examiner system in England and Wales. The aim of this service is to be able to scrutinise deaths within acute hospitals and also the circumstances of all community deaths in the corresponding areas.You will be a point of contact and source of advice for relatives of deceased patients, healthcare professionals and coroner and registration services.You will be part of the Medical Examiner's office ensuring internal and external qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators are managed and achieved and work closely with the bereavement team, mortality team, Coroner's Office and registrar services to provide the best experience for bereaved families. You will also act as an expert within the Trust for mortality processes and systems and ensure all staff are appropriately supported to fulfil their responsibilities relating to the Medical Examiner's Office.

Interview - TBC

Main duties of the job

To act as an intermediary between the bereaved and clinicians which will often be very complex and sensitive to establish and resolve any concerns relating to a patient's death. Work with medical examiners to aid them in their responsibility for overseeing the death certification process for all deceased patients in the organisation.To establish the circumstances of individual patient deaths by performing a preliminary review ofmedical records to identify clinical and circumstantial information, cases of which will often have complex and complicated circumstances and require the need to source additional details, for scrutiny by the medical examiner.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-7965803-RB-NA-C

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification***

PLEASE NOTE:

• Vacancy may close early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received.
• We are currently not supporting applicants who require two-tier sponsorship.
• Previous applicants need not apply

Job description Job responsibilities ***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*** PLEASE NOTE: Vacancy may close early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received. We are currently not supporting applicants who require two-tier sponsorship. Previous applicants need not apply

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field
• Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system. Full understanding of the medical examiner system operational remit when incorporated within Bereavement Services or as a stand-alone office.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death.
• MEO core learning modules

Skills

Essential

• Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries
• Ability to work as part of a team and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent working knowledge in related field Knowledge of the Coroner & Justice Act 2009 reference to the medical examiner system. Full understanding of the medical examiner system operational remit when incorporated within Bereavement Services or as a stand-alone office. Desirable Knowledge of the special requirements of various faith groups and respect for equality and diversity of issues around formalities following a death. MEO core learning modules Skills Essential Competent in the use of IT software systems and handling sensitive personal identifiable data Knowledge Essential Experience of working with people in sensitive and emotional situations. Experience of working in a healthcare setting with multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries Ability to work as part of a team and organise fluctuating workload around competing priorities Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate in difficult and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism with all stakeholders

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Job Summary:

The Lead Specialist nurse role has been developed in response to changing healthcare provision, with the emphasis on developing expert clinical skills including advanced assessment and diagnostic skills. The ANP supports the junior medical team and increases the skills of the nursing workforce. The ANP role challenges the traditionalworkforce boundaries; the ANP will frequently undertake tasks and decisions, which have traditionally, be within the remit of medicine, therefore the ANP is a highly skilled clinical expert nurse working within a defined specialty or clinical area.

The ANP will use their specialist knowledge, skills and experience in providing Dermatology care to differential patients in dermatology. They will work as a self-directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needsand they will also support the 2 week USC (Urgent suspected Cancer) pathway and Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), interacting with the Clinical Nurse Specialist andConsultants within the Dermatology department.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Professional and Clinical

1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all work undertaken and topractice at an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability that is within local and national guidelines, Croydon hospital policies and NMC Code of Conduct.1.2 To deliver evidence based expert nursing care exercising a high degree of professional autonomy, demonstrating ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge and experience.1.3 To assess individuals holistically using a range of different assessment methods and reach valid, reliable and comprehensive patient and client centred conclusions, which manage risk and are appropriate to need, context and culture.1.4 To independently receive patient referrals utilising highly developed expert knowledge, diagnostic and clinical skills to carry out assessment and initiatediagnostic and treatment pathways.1.5 To perform health assessments including obtaining a clinical history, conducting the physical examination and assessment of psychological wellbeing

Service Development

2.1 Develop robust governance systems by contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols, documentation processes, standards, policies and clinical guidelines through interpreting and synthesising information from a variety of sources and promoting their use in practice.2.2 To promote the improvement of quality and clinical effectiveness within resource constraints.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job summary

Make a Difference to Patients Living with Head and Neck Cancer

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Head & Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Cancer Services Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care and supporting individuals throughout their cancer pathway. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing specialist nursing support to patients undergoing investigation, treatment and follow-up for head and neck cancers.

Working closely with our multidisciplinary team, you will become an integral part of a service that is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic care while ensuring patients and their families receive expert guidance and support at every stage of their journey.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

• Undertake specialist telephone triage and assessment for patients with suspected or confirmed head and neck cancer.
• Provide expert nursing support within head and neck outpatient clinics.
• Act as a key worker for patients, coordinating care across the cancer pathway.
• Support patients and families during complex and sensitive conversations, including receiving and understanding difficult diagnoses.
• Participate in clinics where diagnosis and treatment plans are discussed, ensuring patients have access to appropriate information and support.
• Deliver holistic needs assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Work collaborativelywith consultants, allied health professionals, speech and language therapists, dietitians and wider cancer teams.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job summary

Community Staff Nurse - 10 hours per week

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

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

1. Promote the mental, physical and emotional and social health of individuals, families and groups.

2. Provide a high standard of care to individuals and families.

3. Be aware of the needs of patients and their relatives and have knowledge of statutory and voluntaryservices.

4. Be an effective member of a Nursing Team working within the community directorate .

5. To be responsible for the caseload management and supervision of the nursing team, in the absence of the District Nurse/ Caseload Holder.

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.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year pa for full-time hours inc HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

199-7996692-RB-MC-C

Job locations

Woodside Health centre

3 Enmore Road London

Croydon

SE25 5NT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Interview date: TBC

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role. Interview date: TBC

Person Specification

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

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the role of the community staff Nurse

Desirable

• Previous experience of community nursing

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

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.

Person Specification 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 Experience Essential Able to demonstrate the role of the community staff Nurse Desirable Previous experience of community nursing 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 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.

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).

Additional information 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

Woodside Health centre

3 Enmore Road London

Croydon

SE25 5NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Woodside Health centre

3 Enmore Road London

Croydon

SE25 5NT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Children Looked After (CLA) Health Team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust as a Band 6 Children Looked After Nurse.

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary health team to improve health outcomes for children and young people looked after. The role involves undertaking statutory Review Health Assessments, developing health action plans, promoting health and wellbeing, and working closely with children, carers, social care and partner agencies.

The successful candidate will be passionate about safeguarding, reducing health inequalities and ensuring children and young people receive high quality, trauma-informed care.

Interviews: 25th September 2026

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Undertake statutory Review Health Assessments for Children Looked After in line with national guidance and local policy.
• Assess, plan and evaluate the health needs of children and young people.
• Develop and review individualised health action plans.
• Provide specialist advice to carers, social workers and health professionals.
• Promote physical health, emotional wellbeing and healthy lifestyles.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency working.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete reports within required timescales.
• Participate in audit, service development and quality improvement activities.
• Support children and young people to have their voice heard and participate in decisions regarding their health and care.
• Work in accordance with NMC standards, safeguarding legislation and Trust values.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.