Qualified Nursery Nurse | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; West Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in West Green, UK is seeking a dedicated Nursery Nurse to provide high-quality care and support for children aged 0 to 5 years. The role involves assisting with daily nursery operations, working collaboratively with the management team, and engaging with parents. Ideal candidates will possess strong child care skills and an ability to promote a nurturing environment. The position offers a supportive and flexible work environment, emphasizing staff wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or child care settings preferred.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations and care of children in the nursery.
• Work in partnership with parents and external organizations.
• Maintain health and safety standards in the nursery environment.
• Provide engaging and age-appropriate curriculum activities.

Skills

Support for Nursery Management

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Child care expertise

Job description

Ignite Young Minds: Become a Nursery Nurse at Rainbow Nursery, Crawley!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children in our NHS workplace nurseries and support our NHS working families? You will be immersed in a supportive environment, focused entirely on nurturing young minds and helping them thrive.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust operates three workplace nurseries, providing high‑quality, compassionate care for children aged 0 to 5 years. Our nurseries are vital hubs, primarily supporting the dedicated NHS staff to enable them to go to work while we look after their children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Management team.
• Assist in the daily operation of the playroom for the assigned age group.
• Support other Nursery nurses in their daily duties.
• Work in partnership with parents and outside organisations.
• Provide high‑quality physical, emotional, social, and intellectual care for all children at the nursery and contribute to service development.
• 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 conjunction with SCFT and Nursery policies and procedures.
• Ensure Health and Safety is consistently upheld in the designated playroom, nursery and hospital premises.
• Work with the Nursery Management team and Estates Department to promptly address building and maintenance needs for safety.
• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery.
• Provide an engaging curriculum of activities appropriate for the children in the Nursery, aligned with Ofsted requirements and tailored to each child’s individual learning needs.
• Support and attend parents’ evenings and Parent Nursery Group meetings, when required.
• Liaise with and support parents, carers and family members during their child’s nursery attendance.
• Record and report any accidents or incidents involving children or staff in the playroom at any time.
• Ensure a risk assessment for activities undertaken within the allocated playroom and nursery premises.
• Cover all children observations and next steps in the absence of any team members in the allocated playroom.
• Report to the Nursery management team any child reportable sickness.
• Undertake training as required and be involved in special projects as appropriate.
• Support the development of the nursery teams within the allocated playroom.
• Promote good staff relations, support, maintain an efficient working team and effective communication within the nursery and the allocated playroom.
• Attend team meetings inside and outside working hours and help write the agenda.
• Support Trainee Nursery Nurses, students and other unqualified workers while in the nursery.
• Identify and meet own and others training needs within the allocated playroom.
• Support the Management Team in completing nursery inductions with all new staff, visitors and students.

Benefits

• 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, annualised hours and flexi‑retirement.
• Excellent training, development and research opportunities.
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton.
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+ and Religion & Belief networks.
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust.
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast.

Qualifications & Eligibility

Please note: This role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk website to assess their likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

EEO Statement

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.