South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nursery Nurse (Paediatrics)

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Job summary

To provide psychological and physical support in the form of play and distraction to children and their families when attending clinical environments. This involves caring for children and their families with all types of medical conditions requiring hospital visits. The post holder will develop skills, through guidance, to enable them to be sensitive to the emotional needs of children and their families when visiting hospital. Overall responsibility for promoting play within the hospital setting.

To support this role the post holder will require an awareness of children's health needs and develop skills to aid trained staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, within the children's health setting.

Main duties of the job

To provide age appropriate play, distraction and reassurance to children during clinical assessments and procedures.

Support the delivery of high quality care in line with EYFS, child development principles and Trust policies.

Assist with patient flow, appointment preparation, and maintaining safe, engaging play spaces.

Communicate effectively with children, young people and their families,

About us

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-FHS-7642456

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years/Education (or equivalent)
Continuous professional development in childcare or health related areas

Desirable

Training in behaviour management or special educational needs

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Strong communication skills, able to interact with children, families and healthcare staff
Sound knowledge of EYFS principles, child development and age appropriate learning
Understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards
Able to provide nurturing, patient and responsive care to children
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment

Desirable

Understanding of inclusive practice and strategies for supporting children with SEND
Skills in supporting parents/carers with early childhood guidance or health promotion

Experience

Essential

Recent working with children and young people
Providing high quality care, learning and developmental support for children and families

Desirable

Communication with multi-disciplinary teams
Evidence of supporting children with developmental or medical needs

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational and be able to prioritise in a busy environment
Professional attitude and commitment to high quality care
Have a child centred approach

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Level 3 qualification in Childcare/Early Years/Education (or equivalent)
Continuous professional development in childcare or health related areas

Desirable

Training in behaviour management or special educational needs

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Strong communication skills, able to interact with children, families and healthcare staff
Sound knowledge of EYFS principles, child development and age appropriate learning
Understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality standards
Able to provide nurturing, patient and responsive care to children
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment

Desirable

Understanding of inclusive practice and strategies for supporting children with SEND
Skills in supporting parents/carers with early childhood guidance or health promotion

Experience

Essential

Recent working with children and young people
Providing high quality care, learning and developmental support for children and families

Desirable

Communication with multi-disciplinary teams
Evidence of supporting children with developmental or medical needs

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational and be able to prioritise in a busy environment
Professional attitude and commitment to high quality care
Have a child centred approach

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.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)