Community Stroke Nurse

Due to investment, we have a new role for a band 6 nurse within the Croydon Community stroke rehab team. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other professionals within the well established MDT, enabling people who have had a Stroke to maximise their independence in the Community. You will be supported by a highly experienced Band 7 nurse and provide nursing input to patients, especially with regards to blood pressure management, medication compliance, continence and skin integrity.

The team work Monday to Friday.

A full valid UK drivers license and vehicle for work are essential for this post.

Interviews: 13th October 2026

Demonstrate clinical expertise by delivering hands on care, using highly developed physical, analytical and problem-solving skills, in line with research and evidence based practice.

The post holder will liaise with the nursing staff on the Acute Stroke Unit at Croydon University Hospital and the local hyper acute stroke units to ensure appropriate and timely transfer of care into the Community.

The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in a variety of settings including the patient’s own home, Croydon University Hospital and other community settings as required.

To ensure that the care delivered to patients is a result of individual assessment of their need using an appropriate assessment framework and actively seek consent in the delivery of such care.

In conjunction with the MDT, be responsible for maintaining excellent standards of care for patients with multiple needs who require complex case management

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Your recruitment team

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Closing date

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If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

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