Bank Nursery Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in Brighton is seeking qualified Nursery Nurses for flexible working. You will support the Nursery Management team and ensure high-quality care for children. We are looking for individuals with a Level 3 childcare qualification who have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Join us for a fulfilling role with flexible options and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for training and development

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursery Nurse with Level 3 qualification.
• Experience in a nursery environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Management team in daily operations.
• Provide high-quality care for children.
• Collaborate with parents and outside organizations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Child care

Leadership

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified Nursery Nurse looking for flexible working? Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Nurseries is seeking flexible Nursery Nurses to work within our three nurseries in Brighton, Hove, and Crawley.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Nursery Management team
• Assisting in the daily operation of the playroom for the assigned age group
• Supporting other Nursery nurses in their daily duties
• Working in partnership with parents and outside organizations
• Providing high-quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children at the nursery and contributing to service development

About us:

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays. Our Trust's vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualized hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active networks for EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values:

Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Additional information:

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Communication and working relationships:

• Communicate with external organizations, agencies, childcare professionals, OFSTED, and parents using various methods, both verbal and electronic, and report back to the Nursery Management Team
• Communicate effectively with all staff members on various subjects
• Attend meetings when applicable
• Interact with all children at their level

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a team, offering leadership, support, and delegation to all staff in the designated age group
• Represent the nursery and SCFT at all times
• Maintain nursery standards in line with SCFT and nursery policies and procedures
• Ensure health and safety are upheld in the nursery and premises
• Work with the Nursery Management team to address safety and maintenance needs
• Undertake domestic jobs within the Nursery
• Provide engaging activities appropriate for each child's developmental needs
• Support and attend parents' evenings and nursery group meetings
• Support parents, carers, and family members during nursery attendance
• Record and report accidents, incidents, and sickness
• Participate in training and special projects as required
• Support nursery team development and staff training needs
• Assist in nursery inductions and promote effective communication and teamwork