Nursery Nurse

Swbh; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in West Bromwich is seeking a qualified nursery nurse to join a busy team. You will need a full Level 3 childcare qualification and experience with children.

The role involves planning activities, carrying out assessments, and liaising with parents to support learning and development. A positive, team-oriented approach is essential, with flexible working across the nursery schedule.

Qualifications

• At least a Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years is desirable.
• First Aid and Food Hygiene certificates are required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to meet the needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Plan, observe and carry out age-appropriate activities.
• Carry out regular assessments of children's development.
• Liaise with parents and carers.
• Be understanding of children's needs and emotions.
• Complete paperwork on time.

Skills

Teamwork

Child development knowledge

Planning activities

Communication

Education

Level 3 in childcare and education

NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years

First Aid Certificate

Food Hygiene

Job description

Main area Childcare and Education Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 20 hours per week (flexible) Job ref 381-CO-7679437-A

Site Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Town West Bromwich Salary £25,272 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more. We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a qualified nursery nurse to join our busy and successful nursery. you will need to hold a relevant childcare qualification to level 3 or above. Experience of working with children is desirable. You will need to have a good understanding of child development, the EYFS, OFSTED standards and an OFSTED approved Paediatric First aid and life support training. You will need to be able to complete relevant paperwork, plan and carry out activities to support the children's learning and development. The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative is also desirable

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a team to meet the needs of children from 3 months to 5 years of age

Plan, observe and carry out age appropriate activities

Carry out regular assessments on the children's development

Liaise with parents and carers

Be understanding of children's needs and emotions

Complete paperwork on time

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified nursery nurse to join our established team. You will need a full and relevant childcare qualification.
A busy nursery where every day is different offers you the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, we also offer additional training opportunities.
Being able to work in a sometimes noisy environment with an established team who support each other offers candidates the opportunity to play a vital role in the team. Sound knowledge of child development and being able to plan, carry out and evaluate age appropriate activities to help the children grow and meet their full potential is an essential part of the job
Communication is essential for this role as you will need to communicate with children, colleagues, parents and students
Supporting children in their development is essential and being able to recognize if children need additional support is vital to the role

Qualifications

• Level 3 in childcare and education

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years
• First Aid Certificate
• Food Hygiene

The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative (Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust) are actively working in partnership to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond".

Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement

Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and

Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites

Against this context, although this post is hosted by Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust, there may be an expectation to work flexibly acrossthefour partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact programme.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

Please note-If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it will close before the stated closing date. Please ensure that you have completed and submitted your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.