Job summary
Join our passionate team at Great Ormond Street Hospital's (GOSH) Day Nursery - where every day is a new adventure
Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic childcare professional who is ready to make a lasting difference in little lives? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our warm and welcoming team at GOSH Day Nursery.
Our nursery is set in a quiet cul-de-sac on Long Yard and benefits from excellent access to nearby parks and outdoor spaces, giving children the opportunity to explore and enjoy outdoor learning every day.
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification e.g. NVQ 3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses (i.e., must meet the early years educator criteria and be approved by Ofsted)
* Experience working in a busy nursery setting environment with children aged 3 months to 5 years
* A strong understanding of child development and current early years practice
Main duties of the job
As a Nursey Nurse, your key responsibilities will include:
* Acting as a Key Person, building strong and trusting relationships with a small group of children and their families
* Delivering high standards of care and education across the nursery, including learning environment, resources and experiences provided
* Observing, supporting and extending children's learning and development
* Planning and delivering age-appropriate activities in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
In addition to a rewarding role, you'll benefit from the full range of NHS staff benefits, including a generous pension, annual leave, staff discounts, wellbeing support and excellent training and development opportunities.
We welcome applications for full-time, part-time and bank positions. If you're passionate about early years and want to be part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you - apply today by sending in your CV and Cover Letter.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£13.15 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
271-Bank
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Culture and Value
Essential
* Our Always values
Person Specification
Culture and Value
Essential
* Our Always values
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
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