Job summary
- Main area
- Childcare and Education
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 20 hours per week (flexible)
- Job ref
- 381-CO-7679437
- Employer
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
- Town
- West Bromwich
- Salary
- £25,272 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
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 to recruit a qualified nursery nurse to join our busy and successful nursery. you will need to hold a relevant childcare qualification to level 3 or above. Experience of working with children is desirable. 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
Work as part of a team to meet the needs of children from 3 months to 5 years of age
Plan, observe and carry out age appropriate activities
Carry out regular assessments on the children's development
Liaise with parents and carers
Be understanding of children's needs and emotions
Complete paperwork on time
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
We are looking for a qualified nursery nurse to join our established team. You will need a full and relevant childcare qualification.
A busy nursery where every day is different offers you the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, we also offer additional training opportunities.
Being able to work in a sometimes noisy environment with an established team who support each other offers candidates the opportunity to play a vital role in the team. Sound knowledge of child development and being able to plan, carry out and evaluate age appropriate activities to help the children grow and meet their full potential is an essential part of the job
Communication is essential for this role as you will need to communicate with children, colleagues, parents and students
Supporting children in their development is essential and being able to recognize if children need additional support is vital to the role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 3 in childcare and education
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years
Desirable criteria
- First Aid Certificate
- Food Hygiene
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Collier
- Job title
- Nursery manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 507 3566
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