Director of Nursing/Deputy Chief Nurse-Comm. Adult & Paediatric Serv.
The closing date is 16 July 2026

Job Summary
We are delighted to be appointing to a Director of Nursing /Deputy Chief Nurse for Community Services in Croydon Health Services. As we move to implement and embed the priorities set out in the NHS Plan, we are committed to investing in our Community Services and the implementation of Neighbourhood Health Model to ensure better outcomes for patients and our residents. Community Nursing is front, and centre of service delivery in the neighbourhood framework and has the greatest interface and impact on the care provided.

The Director of Nursing / Deputy Chief Nurse post is a key strategic post and will support the Chief Nurse , Chief Medical Officer and Managing Director to progress the Community Services Strategy within the context of implementing the Neighbourhood Model. Working closely with ICORs Triumvirate leadership, and alongside the Medical Director for Community Services.

Main Duties of the Job

• Strengthening the Quality Framework at Neighbourhood level
• Ensuring the CQC regulatory standards are embedded and met, placing the trust in a position to be outstanding
• Take a lead on developing the Community Nursing strategy
• Working with the Operational teams, provide strategic leadership to
• Enhance the role of nursing in the Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) working co collaboratively with primary care, adult social care, and voluntary sectors to offer holistic support.
• Develop an integrated workforce strategy for developing and embedding and plan for advanced practice and extended roles in managing complex long-term conditions and frailty.
• Ensure that the model of nursing reflects and integrates social the determinants
• Develop an education and learning strategy learning and development of the existing community nursing workforce is also vital to improving retention as well as enabling the workforce to grow, lead and innovate to meet challenges.
• This post holder will also take a corporate lead on Education and Research

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: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 9
Salary: £118,919 to £135,920 a year pa inc HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 199-8119029-RB-MC
Job locations: Croydon Health Services, London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Professional Qualification

• Essential: NMC

Significant Management and Leadership Experience

• Essential: Significant leadership and mgt in a large complex organization

Substantial Community Experience

• Essential: Substantial Community Experience in Paediatric or Adult nursling

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.

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 Health Services, London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Chief Nurse
Deborah Kelly
deborah.kelly18@nhs.net
07904585886