Lead Nurse & Programme Lead Nursing & Midwifery Role Review Programme
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Lead Nurse & Programme Lead Nursing & Midwifery Role Review Programme
The closing date is 08 November 2026
Job summary
Lead Nurse & Programme Lead Nursing & Midwifery Role Review Programme
Band 8a - Fixed Term for 1 year
The postholder will act as the Trust's professional nursing and midwifery lead for the Nursing and Midwifery Role Review Programme. Working in partnership with the Job Evaluation Lead and supported by programme administration, the postholder will jointly lead the design, governance and delivery of the Trust-wide review of nursing and midwifery roles at Bands 4-9.
The postholder will lead the nursing and midwifery professional workstreams, ensuring that role design, job descriptions and supporting evidence accurately reflect professional practice, service requirements and relevant national guidance. The postholder will work collaboratively with Job Evaluation Lead, HR, Staff Side, Finance, Communications and nursing and midwifery leaders.
Responsibilities will be allocated through the programme governance structure. The postholder will retain professional leadership and accountability for the nursing and midwifery components assigned to the role while sharing overall programme planning, risk management, engagement, reporting and delivery with Job Evaluation Lead.
Interviews: tbc
Main duties of the job
Manage the production of programme plans that deliver agreed milestones and objectives with a completion date in advance of October 2028.
Provide project management expertise to ensure that there are clearly outlined responsibilities, priorities, timescales and track delivery.
The postholder will operate within the agreed programme mandate and relevant Trust and national policies. The postholder will independently determine the professional approach within designated nursing and midwifery workstreams, make recommendations on complex role-design and Job Evaluation matters, and escalate decisions outside delegated authority to the Programme Steering Group, Director of Nursing or Chief Nurse as appropriate.
Jointly agree programme resource requirements with the Job Evaluation Lead and allocate resources within the postholder's agreed workstreams, escalating capacity or delivery risks through the programme governance structure.
Jointly plan and lead programme and steering-group meetings with the Job Evaluation Lead, taking principal responsibility for nursing and midwifery professional matters and designated programme workstreams.
Participate in SWL sector and wider London regional meetings as required.
Design, facilitate and effectively lead programme management meetings with stakeholders across the Trust, SWL sector and wider London region as required; ensuring breadth in participation and a focus on action planning.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year pa inc HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-8392810-RB-MC
Job locations
Croydon Health Services
530 London Road
Croydon
CR77YE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse of Midwife
Qualifications
Desirable
- Formal qualification in Project management (PRINCE 2) to practitioner level or equivalent
Education
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse of Midwife
Qualifications
Desirable
- Formal qualification in Project management (PRINCE 2) to practitioner level or equivalent
Education
Essential
- Educated to masters level or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
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
530 London Road
Croydon
CR77YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Croydon Health Services
530 London Road
Croydon
CR77YE
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:
DDON Nursing Strategy, Governance and Workforce
Rose Haldane
07976378533
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year pa inc HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
199-8392810-RB-MC
Job locations
Croydon Health Services
530 London Road
Croydon
CR77YE
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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