Overview

Paediatric Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Rainbow Children''s UnitCroydon Health Services offers an integrated approach to paediatric nursing across acute and community services, supporting seamless pathways for children and young people between hospital and home for short-term admissions to those with long-term health needs.

Unit and Services

You will work across the new paediatric integrated unit, which opened in May 2022. The unit is purpose-built and state of the art, including a Critical Care Unit, The Inpatient Ward, Short Stay Unit, Day Surgery Unit, Ambulatory and Oncology. We provide services for a diverse population in Croydon and work closely with teams specializing in Asthma, Diabetes, Sickle cell, Epilepsy, Oncology and Neurodisability. The day surgery unit provides care to children undergoing orthopaedics, dental, ENT and general surgery.

Teaching and Development

We run regular teaching and simulation sessions, team forums and staff meetings. We offer bespoke paediatric study days including a paediatric preceptorship programme and weekly bite-size teaching. We have a fully equipped clinical skills centre.

About Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 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.

Hospital and Community Care

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading 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 support people of all ages across Croydon.

Culture and Opportunities

Across the NHS, we are focused on meeting growing demand by empowering our people, encouraging innovation and transforming services to provide the quality of care local people deserve. Croydon Health Services places a strong emphasis on education and training throughout the careers of all staff.

How to Apply

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust making a real difference, 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 Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.

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