Total 5 job vacancies by Croydon Health Services

Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Benign Lower Gastrointestinal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction



Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed acute hospital) andPurley War Memorial Hospital (outpatients).



The department wishes to appoint a substantive Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with an interest in benign colorectal disease and abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). This 10 PA post has been developed in response to increasing demand in benign colorectal and complex hernia workload. This post is not initially intended to include cancer resection surgery. Experience in advanced AWR techniques and MDT working is essential and familiarity with managing inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal diseases is important. A research background and experience in management of complex abdominal wall hernias is desirable.



The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants in order to provide a complete General Surgery service with a view to clearly continuing to meet London Emergency Surgery standards of care. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to provide regular endoscopy (lower GI) lists, elective benign lower gastrointestinal surgery as well as emergency general surgery. There will be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways in both elective and emergency patients with complicated hernia and other general surgical presentations. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of consultant surgeons and will share on call duties 1 in 10 weekdays/weekends at CUH. A commitment to developing a dedicated and advanced abdominal wall service at Croydon is essential. The abdominal wall department also has recently enjoyed a good research output and the successful candidate should be willing to continue this.

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home-birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Closing date: 24th November 2024

Applicants should either already be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC), or within six months of eligibility to be included, and hold a license to practice. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if interested, please submit your application as early as possible.








This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Consultant General Surgeon with a specialist interest in Benign Lower Gastrointestinal, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction



Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed acute hospital) andPurley War Memorial Hospital (outpatients).



The department wishes to appoint a substantive Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with an interest in benign colorectal disease and abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR). This 10 PA post has been developed in response to increasing demand in benign colorectal and complex hernia workload. This post is not initially intended to include cancer resection surgery. Experience in advanced AWR techniques and MDT working is essential and familiarity with managing inflammatory bowel disease and other colorectal diseases is important. A research background and experience in management of complex abdominal wall hernias is desirable.



The candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing consultants in order to provide a complete General Surgery service with a view to clearly continuing to meet London Emergency Surgery standards of care. There will be a requirement for the successful candidate to provide regular endoscopy (lower GI) lists, elective benign lower gastrointestinal surgery as well as emergency general surgery. There will be an opportunity to work with consultant colleagues in the development of new, more effective, patient care pathways in both elective and emergency patients with complicated hernia and other general surgical presentations. The successful applicant will join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of consultant surgeons and will share on call duties 1 in 10 weekdays/weekends at CUH. A commitment to developing a dedicated and advanced abdominal wall service at Croydon is essential. The abdominal wall department also has recently enjoyed a good research output and the successful candidate should be willing to continue this.

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home-birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Closing date: 24th November 2024

Applicants should either already be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC), or within six months of eligibility to be included, and hold a license to practice. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if interested, please submit your application as early as possible.








This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed inpatient) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (outpatient).



The department wishes to appoint a fixed term trust grade Senior House Officer in General Surgery and Urology for a provisional 6-month fixed term, which can be extended up to a maximum of 2 years. This post is intended to provide both service and surgical training alongside formal postgraduate SHO trainees within the department. Educational supervision will be offered and postholders will be encouraged to pursue the Certificate of Readiness to Enter Specialty Training (CREST) in order to support application for Higher Surgical Training. Postholders will be expected to engage in departmental education, research and governance activities. Allocation to surgical subspecialty firm will be confirmed after interview and dependant on current vacancies and departmental needs. Postholders are intended to rotate through different surgical subspecialties – Colorectal, Upper GI, Urology and Vascular.



The postholder will participate in a resident full shift pattern 1-in-12 on-call rota covering both General Surgery and Urology, including 12-hour day and night shifts. In addition, the postholder will contribute to a 1-in-12 “Hot Clinic” providing care for ambulatory surgical patients.

1. Attendance and participation in daily ward rounds and performance and or accountability for clinical tasks arising from ward rounds.

2. Attendance and participation in supervised operating theatre lists.

3. Attendance and participation in supervised outpatient clinics (where available).

4. Preparation, attendance and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings.

5. Preparation, attendance and participation in departmental Clinical Governance meetings including firm Morbidity and Mortality presentations.

6. Attendance and provision of teaching at departmental teaching and journal clubs.

7. Participation in departmental research and audit projects.

8. Responsibility to cover colleague’s periods of leave and short-term sickness.

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 and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

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. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

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This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity to join our expanding Diabetes, Endocrine and General Medicine Team here at Croydon University Hospital.

The post holder will work with the existing Consultants to develop the service, in particular, to support the other consultants in delivering a high quality service, with an opportunity to develop a sub-specialty and further enhance diabetic and endocrine services locally.

Main duties of the job

Croydon University Hospital wishes to appoint a Consultant Physician within Diabetes/ Endocrine and General Medicine. The Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated physician to join the team.

In addition to providing a diabetes/ endocrine service the role has a commitment to the acute medical take, in partnership with acute physicians.

Indicative Weekly Job-Plan: Please refer to the chart on the attached job description for an indicative job plan denoting the allocation of programmed activities please note that this is suggested only, and is subject to confirmation with the post-holder The job plan may be subject to change in the future, subject to the needs of the service. This would be via consultation with the post-holder.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Richard Savine; Consultant Physician & Clinical Lead onrichard.savine@nhs.net

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:
• Croydon University Hospital
• Purley Hospital
• The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
• Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
• A minor injuries unit in New Addington

The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our Vision:

“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”

Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:

• You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
• You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
• You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
• You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
• You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”

Please see the attached JD&PS for full details.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Richard Savine; Consultant Physician & Clinical Lead onrichard.savine@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust.


Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with interest in joint Endometriosis surgery

Croydon Health Services Trust provides a broad range of elective and emergency services to a population of almost 400,000 across the borough of Croydon and delivered across Croydon University Hospital (450-bed inpatient) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (outpatient).

The department wishes to appoint a substantive Consultant in Colorectal and General Surgery with interest and experience in provision of joint Endometriosis surgery. JAG colonoscopy accreditation is essential. Experience in robotic surgery and establishment of a robotic surgical service, as well as a relevant research portfolio and higher degree, are desirable. Applicants should also demonstrate experience in management responsibilities. This post forms part of a department of seven Colorectal consultants with a diverse range of subspecialty interests and the post-holder will participate in a 1:10 on-call.

Applicants should either already be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC), or within six months of eligibility to be included, and hold a license to practice. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work and will specifically concentrate on the development of pathways for the management of acutely presenting colorectal disease. The appointee will also focus on increasing the department’s capability in managing day surgery proctology play an active role in joint surgery for complex endometriosis. Consequently, the successful candidate is expected to work closely within an MDT setting with Colorectal surgical colleagues, Gastroenterologists and Gynaecological Endometriosis surgeons.

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital (CUH) and Purley War Memorial Hospital. CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home-birthing team.


Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.


Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.


We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

It would be expected that the appointee will undertake a minimum of 8.5 programmed activities for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 for supporting duties (SPA). Normally SPA are expected to be carried out on site, though this may be negotiable in respect of the supporting activities. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid down by the GMC and surgical colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities. There is a commitment to review the job plan within 1 year of appointment to consider allowance for additional SPA if required and as per local Trust consultant job planning policy.


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Apr 2024