Specialist Nursery Nurse in Stowmarket: Apply Now With Sponsorship

Be part of a close-knit team helping young children thrive through early intervention and family-centred care.

Location
Stowmarket, Suffolk

Type
Permanent, Part-time, Flexible working

Salary (£)
£27,485 to £30,162 per annum (Pro rata)

About West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, rural organisation serving more than 250,000 people across West Suffolk. They deliver outstanding hospital and community care, grounded in fairness, inclusion, and teamwork. With over 5,000 staff and strong links to the University of Cambridge, they offer a supportive environment where everyone can grow and be known for who they are.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive environment: Work within a team that values collaboration and learning
• Flexible working: Balance your schedule with part-time and flexible options
• Career development: Opportunities to build specialist experience in child development and family support
• Inclusive culture: Join a diverse workforce where every voice matters
• Access to NHS benefits: Including pension, discounts, and wellbeing resources

Requirements

• Qualifications: NNEB/Cache Diploma, Early Childhood Studies degree, or equivalent
• Experience: Working with children and families, ideally those with additional needs
• Knowledge: Child development milestones, behaviour management, safeguarding, equal opportunities
• Skills: Excellent communication, initiative, IT literacy, ability to facilitate groups and workshops
• Attributes: Empathetic, motivated, team-oriented, and confident working across professional disciplines
• Driving: Ability to travel independently across the county

Salary Details

This role is offered under the Agenda for Change Band 4, with a salary between £27,485 and £30,162 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.

About the Role

As a Specialist Nursery Nurse, you’ll work within the Specialist Health Visiting Team at the Child Development Centre in Ipswich. You’ll observe and assess children under five with additional needs, supporting diagnosis and development through close collaboration with paediatric, therapy, and psychology professionals.

Your work will include home visits, group sessions, and parenting workshops where you’ll offer practical strategies that help families navigate early developmental challenges. You’ll play a key role in reporting findings to the multidisciplinary team, ensuring every child receives the tailored care they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe and assess children in various settings to support diagnosis and planning
• Provide clear, evidence-based feedback to the multidisciplinary team
• Support families with behaviour strategies and parenting advice
• Deliver one-to-one and group sessions in person or virtually
• Maintain accurate written and verbal reports to aid professional assessments
• Uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to inclusive, child-focused care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is committed to fairness, inclusivity, and respect. They promote a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of background or identity.

Employer Details

• Company Name: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Child Development Centre, StowHealth Centre, Violet Hill, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL
• Contact: Julie Lillicrop, Specialist Health Visitor – julie.lillicrop@wsh.nhs.uk

Reference Number
179-7482843-I

How To Apply
Interested in shaping the early development journey of children with additional needs? Apply now and join a team where care, compassion, and professional growth go hand in hand.