Community Nursery Nurse - Trafford Early Development Service

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction program

Regular supervision

Continuing professional development (N

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Community Nursery Nurse. You will work with Trafford Early Development Service to deliver child-centered care, developmental play, and collaborative support for families and young children.

You may travel across Trafford to ensure equitable service delivery and meet core hours. Join a multi-agency team with strong supervision, ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Nursery Nurse qualification and NVQ Level 3 required.
• Ability to travel independently across the locality for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide child-centered care and developmental support within the TEDs framework.
• Deliver developmental play sessions and track progress with parents/carers.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure equitable service delivery.
• Undertake delegated clinical duties and liaise with internal/external contacts.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Nursery Nurse)

Job description

Job overview

We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Trafford. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.

Our community healthcare teams in adults and children's services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford.

We are looking to recruit pro-active, enthusiastic and motivated Community Nursery Nurses with strong team-working skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, child-centred services.

Whilst successful applicants will primarily work within one team, you may be required to work at other locations across Trafford to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

In return we are able to offer a thorough induction program, supportive management arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.

Advert

This post presents an exciting opportunity to work with families and young children with developmental delay/SEND to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a multi-agency environment. If successful, you will be joining a supportive and friendly multi-agency team who share the same commitment.

You must have good communication skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work using own initiative and be computer literate.

To work as a member of Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS), to ensure the delivery of an effective service to a defined population.

To undertake clinical duties as delegated by the Registered Health Visitor.

To offer developmental play sessions at home and in preschool settings in line with the Portage model, to produce support plans in collaboration with parents/carers and to track development.

To liaise with internal and external contacts.

Key Requirements of the Person Specification

• Nursery Nurse qualification/NVQ Level 3
• Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career. With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year. Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike. At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others. At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.