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Job summary

Main area
Childcare and Education
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 20 hours per week (Flexible to cover a variety of shifts)
Job ref
381-CO-7151002
Employer
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
SWB NHS Trust
Town
West Bromwich
Salary
£24,169 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/07/2025 23:59

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Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust logo

Nursery Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 2

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.  We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

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 meal preparation and nappy changes.

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

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

Working for our organisation

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.

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Child care experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years
Desirable criteria
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid Certificate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Emma Collier
Job title
Day Nursery Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01215073566
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