Job overview

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is recruiting Newly qualified and Registered Nurses.

There are limited Band 5 vacancies available across the Trust; therefore, applicants are encouraged to ensure their application is fully completed and includes clear examples demonstrating how they meet the essential criteria. Successful candidates will be supported through their transition to registered practice and ongoing professional development.

Please note that applications may close early once the maximum number of submissions has been reached.

Supporting Information

In your supporting information, please provide specific examples demonstrating

• Delivery of direct patient care
• Recognition and escalation of a deteriorating patient
• Safeguarding responsibilities
• Effective communication with patients, relatives and colleagues
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Recognition of equality and diversity when caring for patient

Examples may be drawn from pre-registration placements, paid employment, voluntary work or other relevant healthcare experience. 

Applications should provide clear, concise examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience. Generic statements without supporting evidence will not be considered during shortlisting.

Applications will only be considered for shortlisting where the TRAC application form has been completed fully and accurately. Applicants must ensure that all placement areas are clearly recorded within the Employment History section of the application form.

Applications containing incomplete information, missing placement details, or sections that have not been fully completed will not be considered for shortlisting.

Use of AI- Applicants may use AI tools to support their application; however, any use of AI should be declared within the supporting information. All examples and information provided must be an accurate reflection of the applicant's own knowledge, skills and experience. Applications that do not include specific examples demonstrating the essential criteria may not be shortlisted.

Assessment Centre

Please note that this is not an open day. Only candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be invited to attend the assessment centre. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a numeracy (drug calculation) assessment. Candidates who achieve the required standard will then proceed to a face-to-face interview.

who do not meet the required criteria will not proceed to interview

Proposed Interview Dates – only face to face interviews will be offered at this time.

8th, 9th and 10th of December 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement, prioritise workload effectively and practise in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and professional standards.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Demonstrate the Croydon Health Services NHS Trust values, showing compassion, respect, inclusion and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Working Pattern

These are full-time positions (37.5 hours per week).

Successful candidates will be required to work a flexible rota, including:

• Days and nights
• Weekends
• Bank holidays and public holidays

Working for our organisation

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.