Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 0 hours per week (Flexible working)
- Job ref
- 349-COR-7823032*
- Employer
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Nursery Nurse
Band 3
Job overview
You should have NNEB / NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Child Care together with knowledge and understanding of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and be able to implement it through observations and planning with a key group of children.
Our staff are encouraged to try and further their skills and qualifications whenever possible. There are plenty of training opportunities in this post relating to child care both from internal Trust courses and courses given by Manchester Council.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has a caring and sensitive nature to cater for the children’s needs. You should be able to help and encourage the children to explore activities by giving them opportunities and choices to further develop their experiences. A friendly and supportive approach is needed. You will work as part of the nursery team providing care for the individual child and groups of children in accordance with the current nursery policies. You will also provide each child with affection, stability and security and will help the nursery nurses provide a happy, stimulating atmosphere that will enable the child to achieve his/her potential.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Willing to undertake further qualifications in Childcare
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 Months recent experience of work in a nursery in a similar role.
Desirable criteria
- Recent experience of working in a hospital based nursery
- Experience of the key person system
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Good verbal communication skills
- Effective customer care skills.
- Understanding of the importance of equal opportunities in the workplace.
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with the Early Years Foundation Stage.(2)
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Record of good attendance and timekeeping
- Appropriate appearance
- Commitment and ability to act in a professional manner
Work Based Assessment
Desirable criteria
- Ability to plan and implement effective activities and evaluate them
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
- Charlotte Moran
- Job title
- Nursery Business Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 276 4491
- Additional information
Charlotte Moran on 0161 276 4491 or email [email protected].
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