Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a qualified nursery nurse to work at our busy and successful nursery.

Are you looking to work somewhere that feels like home? Every day is different in our busy nursery looking after children from 3 months to 5 years of age. The ability to work in a sometimes noisy environment and have the ability to turn a frown into a smile is essential. A working environment that offers you support to develop your knowledge and skills and be part of a service that supports frontline NHS staff.

You will need to have a good understanding of child development, the EYFS, OFSTED standards and an OFSTED approved Paediatric First aid and life support training. You will need to be able to complete relevant paperwork, plan and carry out activities to support the children's learning and development. The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative is also desirable

Main duties of the job

-To provide a high standard of childcare.

-To treat all children equally and fairly.

-To work effectively within the nursery team supporting colleagues.

- To communicate effectively with parents/carers

-To take an active part in all aspects of nursery routines including toileting, basic mealpreparation and nappy changes.

-To be aware of the SEN Code of Practice and ensure all activities and the nurseryenvironment comply with it.

-To complete appropriate documentation including accident forms, medical forms, registersdaily records, observations and developmental records.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-7151002

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Child care experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years

Desirable

  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Child care experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years

Desirable

  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid Certificate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Day Nursery Manager

Emma Collier

emma.collier@nhs.net

01215073566

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-7151002

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Supporting documents

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