Job overview

Deputy Ward Leader - Queens 3

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Ward Leader to join our dynamic team in the Queens 3 Ward at Croydon University Hospital.

The post holder will deputise for the Ward Leader, ensuring the effective running of the ward in his/her absence.

Working closely with the Ward Leader and Senior Nurses, the Deputy Ward Leader will be responsible for the delivery of professional nursing care, meeting patient needs in accordance with the standards agreed in the Performance Management Framework and the Nursing Strategy.

In addition, the post holder will also be responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to nursing and support staff, facilitating practice development within the clinical area.

Interviews: 10th August 2026

Main duties of the job

• Ensuring the care delivered to patients is a result of an individual assessment of their needs, using an appropriate assessment framework and actively seeking consent in the delivery of such care
• Collaborating with the Ward Manager and Senior Nurse, developing care pathways, clinical practice guidelines and protocols in line with National Service Frameworks, Department of Health guidance and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence to facilitate delivery of care which is best practice
• Actively encouraging application of Essence of Care (DOH 2001) benchmarks to daily practice and in the delivery of care to patients
• Demonstrating clinical expertise by regularly practicing alongside the nursing team, delivering hands on care, using highly developed physical, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Encouraging creative, innovative practice which positively impacts on patient care.

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.