Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Community Nursery Nurse
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Job Vacancy: Community Nursery Nurse
We currently have two part-time vacancies for a Community Nursery Nurse to join our teams within the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 West Sussex, based in Pound Hill, Crawley, or East Grinstead Health Centre.
About the Role
We are looking for enthusiastic early years practitioners, with experience of working with children and families experiencing a wide range of health and developmental needs. Experience in child development, parenting advice and breastfeeding is essential, as is an understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families.
Requirements
- Flexible, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Required qualifications: NNEB, NVQ L3 in Early Years and Education/Childcare, CACHE diploma, BTEC national diploma in Early Years/Childcare
Visa Sponsorship
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not 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 the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Role Details
You will be supporting the team in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to children aged 0-5 years and their families. Working alongside health visitors you will promote children's physical and emotional health and wellbeing, identify health, social or developmental concerns at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the aim for all children to have the best possible start in life.
About Us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why Work for Us?
- Positive 2024 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
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Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Application Information
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lisa Conway
- Job title: Team Lead- Crawley
- Email address: lisa.conway8@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07825615449
Sacha Endo - Team Lead East Grinstead
- Email: sachiko.endo@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07990654894
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