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Introduction
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust holds a special place in the heart of our community; we take our role as a major local employer for our community incredibly seriously. We have ambitious plans to continue our journey to transform our care and services for people in our borough and support our staff in the roles they fulfil. We are a forerunner for how the NHS is changing. Our One Croydon Alliance is a trailblazer in integration so that our services work together across health, care and the voluntary sector allowing us to provide the best possible, holistic care to one of London’s largest boroughs. Together we are working to help people in our many communities live and stay well, as well as providing the right care in the right place, by the right people at times of illness and need. We are proud of the way we work with our colleagues in public health nursing and equally proud of the important work they do with children and families in all our communities. Our shared ambition is to improve health for all by focusing on the stark health inequalities in our community. Addressing this goes far beyond the walls of one public service, which is why we are working as ‘one’ organisation to providing the health and care services that our community deserves.
It is in this context of increasing collaboration across systems that we are working to tackle the shortage of nurses in our hospitals and that of nurses working out in our communities. We have a fantastic team of health visitors and school nurses, demand is growing and we need to really expand our team, as there are just not enough of us. We are ready to welcome new people, bringing with them, great ideas and great energy, to a group of specialist community public health nurses who love what they do, have real job satisfaction and make a big difference to the children and families of Croydon.
Juliette Penney Head of Public Health Nursing at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
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Pursuing a career as a health visitor or school nurse If you are already a registered nurse or midwife, to become a health visitor or school nurse you need to undertake a one year full-time or two years part-time programme to qualify as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN). If you have started your training as a nurse or a midwife, you may want to add the SCPHN to your course. In either case, you can pursue the qualification whilst working as a nurse. Which means you can earn whilst you learn. If you have already studied and received your SCPHN qualification, get in touch with us right now and let’s talk about the next stage in your career. If you are already nursing and you are thinking about studying for your SCPHN qualification and becoming a public health nurse, we will do everything we can to support you. Our Team will help and mentor you and make sure that you are not alone. All of our nursing team have been through the process, so they know what it’s like to study for this qualification and what you need to do for you to be successful In addition, we will help you register for the Bank so that you can earn whilst you are studying.
What we are looking for
We are looking for practitioners who are well organised, expert multi-taskers, great listeners and hard workers. So, where are we going to find people who can bring these assets to our public health nursing team? We don’t need to look much further than the community of registered nurses and midwives that already exist who are looking for a new challenge, better pay and conditions and a better pathway to career progression. If you have the super powers we need, and like us, you believe in excellent care for all, and share our values of being Professional, Compassionate Respectful and Safe, we have the jobs that we believe you will love. So, bring your superpowers to Croydon Health Services and make a real difference!
I became a public health nurse working in schools so that I could make sure that I was there for my son. I couldn’t do that working 12-hour shifts as a ward nurse. But it’s win win for me now. I get to spend the time I need with my son and keep doing a job that I love. And I get the satisfaction of knowing I am helping keep Croydon children healthy and saving lives.” Sindy, Public Health Nurse
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Health Visitors As a health visitor you will make a
You will be involved in health assessments, administering medications, providing health education, managing immunisation, supporting children with chronic conditions, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Just the right recipe for keeping you on your toes. School Nursing can be incredibly rewarding. You have the chance to support and empower young people, make a difference in their lives, and foster a positive and healthy school environment. Understanding the positive impact you have on the well-being of both younger and older school students can bring with it a sense of fulfilment and purpose.
Both roles are varied and dynamic. You will come into contact with a wide range of individuals and families with unique needs, providing you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in an assortment of areas, including child development, mental health, nutrition, and safeguarding. Importantly, working in public health nursing involves excellent opportunities for collaboration with other professionals, which if you wish, can provide an excellent foundation for career advancement. Making a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities can bring immense personal satisfaction. Seeing the positive outcomes of your involvement and understanding how, with your support, children and families thrive can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling.
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significant difference in people’s lives, particularly in the early stages of a child’s development. You can provide support, guidance, and information to families, promoting the health and well-being of children, parents, and communities. Health visitors play a crucial role in promoting public health. By working with families and communities, you can educate them about healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, immunisation, and other health-related topics. Your interventions can help reduce health inequalities and improve overall community health outcomes. As a Croydon health visitor, you will quickly start to build strong relationships with the families you work with. You will build trust and engage with your families, effectively supporting them through challenging times, such as pregnancy, infancy and early childhood. Often our health visitors work with the same families over the years as they have more children and still need our services. School Nurses As a school nurse you will be promoting and supporting the health and well-being of children and young people who attend schools in Croydon, often at times when they need the right kind of support. You will get to know the children you work with, helping them stay healthy and safe, and ensure that they have access to the care they need, when they need it.
Both Health Visitors and School Nurses
We have opportunities for both health visitors and school nurses. And there are personal benefits that are common to both roles. For example, both roles are ‘family friendly’ as the hours are more daytime focussed – no more 12-hour shifts or through the night shifts. Health visitors generally work 9-5, with school nurses often times working the hours of the school day. In both cases, opportunities for job sharing are supported. But it is much more than the work-life balance that suits you and your family, it’s about the personal rewards and the job satisfaction of continuing to do the job you love and trained for but in a different way.
I love the fact that no two days are ever the same. You come to work knowing that you will face new people, new challenges and new rewards.” Katharine, Staff nurse
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Our Values
Your BENEFITS
RESPECTFUL • Be courteous and welcoming, and introduce ourselves • Value the diversity and needs of everyone • Always involve people in decisions about their care, listening to and respecting their wishes • Appreciate the contribution that staff of all backgrounds bring to our services SAFE • Be open and honest in everything we do, sharing what we do well and admitting our mistakes, to constantly improve our care • Protect the confidentiality of those in our care and show sensitivity to people around us • Feel free to raise concerns so we are always learning • Make time for training and developmentand support research so people always receive the highest standards of care
• Options for buying discounted giftcards • We offer technology and smartphones that can be paid off over 12 months • Gym membership discounts where up to 25% can be saved on membership fees • We have an onsite gym • Blue light card • Health Services discounts websites for staff • Free pension support service for all staff to access information on pensions, which includes pensions webinars and 1 to 1 appointments with advisors to a pension in detail.
• Flexible working hours • Organise your own day • We will support job sharing • Bank shifts available to earn additional money • Car leasing scheme • Free access to 24/7 counselling and support • Excellent training & development opportunities • Salary sacrifice schemes on buying a bike (cycle2work), a car (tusker) and for gym memberships (Gymflex) • Discounts on a range of shops and businesses
We want local people to feel confident in our care, and for our staff to feel proud to work here. Our values shape everything we do, every single day. They determine our behaviour and the experience of those we look after. Our values are; we will always be professional, compassionate, respectful and safe. PROFESSIONAL • Set ourselves very high standards and share best practice • Keep our uniforms smart, and be professional and consistent in our approach • Work in partnership to best support our community’s needs • Use resources wisely without compromising quality or safety COMPASSIONATE • Treat everyone as we would want to be treated ourselves • Demonstrate kindness, dignity, empathy and compassion • Make time for the people we are caring for, to understand their needs and wants • Organise our services to give people the best possible experience of care
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My job as a public health nurse working in schools has made a world of difference to me. My work life balance means that I can spend quality time with my family and also volunteer in my local community, which I love doing. Also, I have arthritis which would have stopped me working on the wards but can be accommodated with my work now.” Louise, Public Health Nurse: Schools
The best thing about working in healthcare in Croydon is knowing that you will be helping people every day. Please contact us if you wish to discuss your application and we can advise ‘how you can give a good account of yourself and prepare your application.’ We look forward to welcoming you into the Croydon family. If you feel you will be a good fit for our growing team, bring your super power to Croydon and apply for a role today. You can find more on our current job roles at
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