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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Level 2 or Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

The closing date is 19 November 2026

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Level 2 or Unqualified Nursery Practitioner

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to grow your career in a fun and nurturing environment? If so, then we are looking for enthusiastic Level 2 or Unqualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team!

We offer childcare from the ages of 3 months to 5 years in our bright and airy nursery. The nursery has a dedicated craft and messy play areas and access to a large and secure outside space- so lots of opportunities for adventure for our children! We also have cosy sleeping areas for when they need to rest.

You will be looking after a group of children and ensuring that all their needs are met during the day and that they have fun and engaging activities planned.

Taplins operates two purpose built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, and a discount scheme.

We're open Monday- Friday from 7am to 6.30pm and closed on bank holidays. Your hours and shifts can be discussed further if your application is successful.

About us

Taplins Nursery, part of University Hospital Southampton, provides high-quality early years education in a unique NHS setting. We offer a supportive, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive, and where staff are valued as essential to delivering outstanding care.

Based on the south coast, Southampton offers an excellent place to live and work, with great transport links and access to the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.

At Taplins, we're committed to supporting your development within early years education. Whether you're starting your career or building on existing experience, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, and progress within a well-established and supportive team.

We value individuality and believe that a diverse, inclusive workforce enables us to provide the best possible care for children and families. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and empowered to contribute.

We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and will support flexible working arrangements where possible, helping you balance your career with other priorities.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience £25,272 per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ041126

Job locations

HR SGH Nursery

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
• Willingness and ability to undertake Food Safety training
• Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months - 5 year olds within a childcare setting.

Desirable

• Willingness and ability to undertake Level 3 Qualification in Early Years and Childcare
• Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate
• Current food hygiene certificate

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
• Willingness and ability to undertake Food Safety training
• Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months - 5 year olds within a childcare setting.

Desirable

• Willingness and ability to undertake Level 3 Qualification in Early Years and Childcare
• Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate
• Current food hygiene certificate

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

HR SGH Nursery

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

HR SGH Nursery

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nursery Manager

Anna Rixon

[email protected]

07795685987

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience £25,272 per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ041126

Job locations

HR SGH Nursery

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

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