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Nursery Nurse
The closing date is 04 February 2026
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 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
* 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.
* You will 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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
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
* Experience as a key person
* 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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£24,625 a year (Pro rata for part time)
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