Working in south west London

As the largest NHS community healthcare provider in the country, we operate in the South West London Integrated Care System (ICS), which includes Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth. Our main sites are Merton Civic Centre, Battersea Studios, and Falcon Road Medical Centre. We also have a number of smaller sites and clinics located throughout south west London.

CLCH provides adult and children's community services and sexual health services in south west London as well as work closely with primary care and community health services in the region to improve patient outcomes. Our teams in the division have worked on some of the most innovative NHS programmes in the country, such as the Hospital at Home initiative, which provides hospital-level care and support to patients with serious medical conditions in their own home.

We also offer the below services in south west London:

• Community nursing
• Community rehabilitation
• Health visiting
• School nursing
• Podiatry
• Sexual health clinics
• Community cardiac services including heart failure and cardiac rehabilitation
• Community respiratory services including respiratory disease management
• Specialist children’s therapies
• Specialist children’s services

We take great pride in delivering and maintaining high standards of clinical care with excellent patient outcomes and contributing to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) standards.

The London Underground, extensive bus services, and nearby mainline overground train stations make our sites easily accessible from central London. 

London Underground 

• The District Line runs from Upminster to Richmond.
• The Northern Line connects Edgware to Morden station, located a short walk from Merton Civic Centre.
• The Piccadilly Line operates from Cockfosters to Heathrow Airport.

Overground rail links

• The London Overground provides convenient connections across the boroughs.
• South Western Railway and Southern trains serve Clapham Junction, a major station with easy access to Queenstown Road Underground and the Northern Line.

Tram links

• Morden Road tram stop is the closest to Merton Civic Centre

Buses

Numerous bus routes operate frequently throughout the area, including:

• Falcon Road Medical Centre: 35, 37, 49, 77, 219, 319, 337, G1
• Merton Civic Centre: 80, 93, 118, 154, 157, 163, 164, 201, 293, 413, 470, K5
• Battersea Studios: 137, 156, 344, 452, 87

Use the Transport for London (TfL) Journey Planner on their website to plan your route and find the best travel options - Transport for London (TfL) journey planner on the website.

Richmond

Richmond features royal parks, historic houses, theatres, museums, and galleries rich with exhibits. The town centre features a wide variety of shops and restaurants. The river Thames runs through the heart of the borough, linking Hampton Court Palace, Richmond town centre, and Kew Gardens.

Wandsworth

Wandsworth, London's ninth largest borough, is named after the river Wandle and is home to Battersea, Putney, Tooting, and Wandsworth Town. It is one of the safest and liveliest areas in inner London. Wandsworth is popular with families and young professionals for its scenic riverside location, great schools, and abundance of green and outdoor spaces. 

Merton

Merton offers an escape from the city’s bustle with its peaceful green open spaces. Merton has easy access to the A3, which connects London to the southeast of England, and is proud to be home to the All-England Lawn Tennis Club, which hosts the world-famous Wimbledon Championships every summer, bringing visitors and high energy to the area.

A diverse community

London is a vibrant multicultural city. According to the 2021 census, 46.2% of London's population identifies with an ethnic group, This includes groups like Asian, Black, Mixed, and Other ethnic groups. This diversity contributes to the city's dynamic character and is expected to continue growing in the coming decades

 At CLCH, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Staff network Groups: Supporting our colleagues and showing our commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive organisation and ensuring CLCH harnesses the talents of all our staff.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy competitive salaries and automatic enrolment in the generous NHS Pension Scheme.
• Generous Time Off: Start with a generous annual leave allowance of 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with your years of service.
• Work-Life Balance: We support work-life balance with flexible working options and several employee assistance programs
• Wellbeing Initiatives: Access a wide range of resources and information to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Financial Support: Take advantage of salary exchange benefits like cycle-to-work schemes, and travel season ticket loans. Enjoy discounts on a variety of local and national services.
• Employee Recognition: We celebrate your contributions with recognition programs such as Employee of the Month, long service awards, and an annual staff awards ceremony.
• Strong Partnership: We work closely with employee representatives to ensure your voice is heard and your concerns are addressed.

Additional Benefits:

• Car lease schemes
• Assistance with accommodation sourcing
   

CLCH Academy

The CLCH Academy provides education and training opportunities that enable all community and primary care professionals to deliver effective and compassionate care. We aim to adapt to our learners' needs by developing learning interventions and educational programmes led by our expert faculty of clinical educators and our partnership with London South Bank University.

The CLCH Academy offers a breadth and depth of educational programmes, training, and development, enabling you to gain new skills, knowledge, and academic accreditation to help you develop your career. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Clinical Skills training

·       Clinical apprenticeships

·       Professional Nurse Advocate offer

·       Practice Development support in teams

·       Research and Development

·       AHP CPD support

·       Non-clinical apprenticeships

You can learn more about the education options that are right for you on the Academy page.​​​