Job summary
- Main area
- Early Years Childcare
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (according to the needs of the nursery)
- Job ref
- 390-COR-SO-0516
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Nursery Nurse
Band 3
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Ladybird Nursery.
We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and self-motivated Nursery Nurse to join the team on a permanent basis.
Although the post is full time, 5 days per week, (37.5 hours), we are happy to consider part time hours for the right candidate .
Ideally you will hold a recognized Level 3 qualification and have experience of working within the Early Foundation Stage as a key person.
Located in the grounds of the hospital, Ladybird Nursery is available to staff at the hospital as well as the public and cares for babies and young children under 5.
Here is a link to our website:
Ladybird Nursery - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (mse.nhs.uk)
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities, we require then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Support the Nursery Team Leaders in providing an environment that offers encouragement and praise for every child.
Develop positive relationships with the children, their parents and members of the nursery team.
You will support the Nursery Team Leaders to create and maintain a safe, warm, caring and stimulating environment that together with encouragement will ensure the development of each child.
Interact with the children in order to support, encourage and observe the children to promote independence and development to enable the child to progress
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working as a key person
- Previous childcare experience
Qulaifications and experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant Level 3 qualification
Desirable criteria
- First Aid
- Safeguarding qualification
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
- Lynda Bartholomew
- Job title
- Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 44 36139
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