Nursery Nurse

Overview

Nursery Nurse on part-time basis (25 hours per week) available on our Paediatric wards at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. F64 is a 17-bedded medical ward (2-16 years). The closing date is 11 February 2026.

You will participate in and assist with the play and care of babies, infants and older children from 0 to 16 years on our busy inpatient paediatric wards. You will provide support to children and their families during their stay in hospital and help advance the quality of play that our children receive.

The closing date is 11 February 2026

The paediatric wards at Sunderland Royal Hospital operate with a well-developed, organised team that provides a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. You will be required to work on a rota to meet service needs and to ensure the highest standards of play are delivered. Weekly hours are worked over five days (Monday to Sunday) including some bank holidays.

Work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative without constant supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills are required. We seek a flexible and reliable individual who can help us achieve high standards of therapeutic play in hospital.

You will be supported in your development, including training and educational opportunities relevant to your role.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that provides opportunities to grow and develop. Many staff work flexibly, including part-time arrangements, and we are committed to flexible approaches to work where possible. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

If you are interested in becoming part of our fantastic team, we would welcome your application.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust — There are many reasons to work at our Trust, including our commitment to putting people first, accessible services and award-winning teams. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility, and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture.

We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from underrepresented groups. We prioritise workforce health and wellbeing and provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We offer staff benefits including a Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage.

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high-quality compassionate care and assistance to patients/relatives and their carers, appropriate to their needs.

To use theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic play and recreational interventions within the healthcare setting.

To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring every child/young person has the opportunity, encouragement and facilities for play in a safe, secure environment.

To comply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact.

For full duties of the role, please refer to the attached job description.

• Knowledge of child development and the ability to apply therapeutic play interventions for children, including distraction preparation and post-procedural play.
• Recognition of the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family.
• Awareness of child safeguarding processes.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, health and safety and risk management related to health play services.
• Knowledge of professional and ethical issues, including professional boundaries, clinical governance and…