Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 434-C6395970
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Amersham & Wycombe Hospitals
- Town
- Amersham
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery Nurse
Band 3
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
The Day Nursery team are looking for Nursery staff to join the committed team at the Amersham and Wycombe Hospital Day Nurseries. Our nurseries cater primarily for children of NHS employees and are situated on the hospital sites. The children are aged from 3 months to 4 years +, leaving us when they join school. The nurseries have designated play rooms for the differing ages and stages of development and the staff have a range of qualifications and experience.
Main duties of the job
Amersham & Wycombe Hospital Day Nurseries
All aspects of child care & education:
general daily care routines, e.g. feeding, drinks, toileting, dressing etc.
play, story telling, singing & music session, craft & creativity
record keeping, liaising with parents
working well within the team, supporting students, furthering own development and knowledge
helping to keep nursery safe, clean and tidy
Hours are full time (37.5hrs) worked on a shift rota between the opening hours of 7.15 am - 6 pm, however opportunities for reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate.
You will be a qualified Nursery Nurse, with a level 3 certificate in Childcare & Education preferred but we would consider candidates with level 2 and relevant experience.
If you are interested in joining our team at either nursery, in caring for and educating children under the age of 5 years we would like to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the position or to arrange a visit, please contact Amersham Hospital Day Nursery: 01494 734251 or Wycombe Hospital Day Nursery: 01494 425757
Or e-mail [email protected]
Working for our organisation
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- NNEB/BTEC Nursery Nursing/Diploma Nursery Nursing/NVQ 3 Childcare & Education or other relevant level 3
- Up to date: Child Protection First Aid Food Safety Inclusion training/awareness
- Evidence of continued professional development
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Previous employed role within childcare desirable e.g. nanny, day nursery or pre-school
- Experienced with all age ranges under 5
- Working experience of the children’s learning journey
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted Statutory requirements
- Knowledge of child development
- Computer Literate
- Good initiative, common sense and ability to put the children’s needs first.
- Able to work independently, within a team, in partnership with parents and other professional
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Empathetic disposition
- Friendly and approachable, keen and enthusiastic
- Willing to participate in extracurricular activities e.g. parent events, fundraising events, continuing professional development sessions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zoe page
- Job title
- Nursery administrator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494 734251
- Additional information
Deborah Beazley, nursery manager 01494 734251
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