Job summary

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 . The ideal candidate will hold a recognized 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

• To support the Nursery Team Leaders in providing an environment that offers encouragement and praise for every child
• To develop positive relationships with the children, their parents and members of the nursery team.
• To 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.