Nursery Nurse

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leigh on Sea is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Nurse. This permanent position supports young children's development in a nurturing environment. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification and have experience in the Early Foundation Stage. The role is full-time but part-time hours can be considered. A competitive salary of £24,937 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with children and parents.
• Ability to create a caring and stimulating environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Team Leaders in providing an encouraging environment.
• Develop positive relationships with children and their families.
• Interact with children to promote independence and development.

Skills

Experience working as a key person

First Aid

Education

Recognised Level 3 qualification

Job description

Go back Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 04 November 2025

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 recognised 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.

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.

About us

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.

Job 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

• Experience working as a key person

Qulaifications and experience

• First Aid

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)