• Job Description

  Req#: C9188-25-0619?language=en&page=638&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

  Main duties of the job

  Are you passionate about being part of a team aspiring to deliver outstanding care and education to children aged 3 months- 5 years? Do you want to be part of a high performing nursery Leadership team who are always looking to improve? Do you want to develop your own skills as well as the skills of practitioners in your team?

  Taplins operates two day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, one at University Hospital Southampton and one at Western Community Hospital. Being part of the UHS family means you will have access to great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, variety of shifts, and a discount scheme.

  We aim to make each child's early education experiences positive and meaningful. Our children learn best in our warm, secure and caring environment, where they are able to experiment and have fun indoors or play in our generous outdoor space from 7am to 6.30pm. We have a reputation of meeting the needs of both children and their parents and offer the most solid foundation in those important first years.

  Managers appointed on or after 4 January 2024 must have already achieved a suitable level 2 qualification in maths or must do so within two years of starting in the position. This also applies to existing managers moving to a new managerial role. Managers should have at least two years' experience of working in an early years setting, or have at least two years' other suitable experience.

  About us

  University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

  Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

  We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

  At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

  At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata)

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  18 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  188-THQ050725

  Job locations

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Youll need to be calm, kind and caring, with a sense of humour- we like our nurseries to be happy places! Youll have a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to leading a team and working with children and their families. Youll need to be committed and reliable with a flexible approach. Youll hold a degree in an Early Years Childcare related subject/ Early Years Practitioner Status, or equivalent sector experience alongside a Level 3 Early years Qualification, Youll have experience of managing an Early Years setting, or be an experienced deputy manager with skills and aspirations to work at this level. Youll have the ability to manage a large team and drive improvements in performance. Youll be able to provide flexibility to work shifts between 0700-1830 Monday to Friday throughout the year.

  Please contact us for more details!

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Youll need to be calm, kind and caring, with a sense of humour- we like our nurseries to be happy places! Youll have a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and inspiring approach to leading a team and working with children and their families. Youll need to be committed and reliable with a flexible approach. Youll hold a degree in an Early Years Childcare related subject/ Early Years Practitioner Status, or equivalent sector experience alongside a Level 3 Early years Qualification, Youll have experience of managing an Early Years setting, or be an experienced deputy manager with skills and aspirations to work at this level. Youll have the ability to manage a large team and drive improvements in performance. Youll be able to provide flexibility to work shifts between 0700-1830 Monday to Friday throughout the year.

  Please contact us for more details!

  Person Specification

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

  Qualifications, knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Relevant degree, hold EYP status, or have a Foundation Degree. Or to hold a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years Qualification and be able to provide a validation certificate from Check an early years qualification - GOV.UK verifying this. To be able to provide all supporting documents as specified on the validation certificate
  • Up to date knowledge of current under 5s curriculum
  • Math and English GCSE/GSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
  • Recent previous experience of working with 3 months to 5 year olds in a childcare setting
  • Management experience within a childcare setting
  • Excellence, up to date knowledge of Ofsted regulations and curriculum
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding processes.
  • Experience of team managing and motivating a team
  • Experience of managing a budget
  • Ability to implement policies and procedures
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within predetermined timescales.
  • Ability to formulate solutions and act on own initiative
  • Good judgement skills with ability to formulate solutions and act on own initiative.
  • Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and be adaptable to changing situations.

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Current paediatric first aid certificate at work
  • Current food hygiene certificate
  • Experience with children under 14 years.

  Person Specification

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patient First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

  Qualifications, knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Relevant degree, hold EYP status, or have a Foundation Degree. Or to hold a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Early Years Qualification and be able to provide a validation certificate from Check an early years qualification - GOV.UK verifying this. To be able to provide all supporting documents as specified on the validation certificate
  • Up to date knowledge of current under 5s curriculum
  • Math and English GCSE/GSE (or equivalent) grade C or above
  • Recent previous experience of working with 3 months to 5 year olds in a childcare setting
  • Management experience within a childcare setting
  • Excellence, up to date knowledge of Ofsted regulations and curriculum
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding processes.
  • Experience of team managing and motivating a team
  • Experience of managing a budget
  • Ability to implement policies and procedures
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within predetermined timescales.
  • Ability to formulate solutions and act on own initiative
  • Good judgement skills with ability to formulate solutions and act on own initiative.
  • Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and be adaptable to changing situations.

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continual professional development
  • Current paediatric first aid certificate at work
  • Current food hygiene certificate
  • Experience with children under 14 years.

  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

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  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

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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