Job summary
- Main area
- childcare & education
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 4 hours per week (2 afternoons each week between 4 - 6pm)
- Job ref
- 434-C6396256
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Day Nursery, Amersham & Wycombe Hospitals
- Town
- Amersham
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery / Out of School Assistant
Band 2
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
Applicants are invited to join the team of committed staff at the Day Nurseries at Amersham & Wycombe Hospital to support the children in the nursery or at the Department’s ‘Out of School’ facility, including after school club and school holiday Play Schemes.
The department provides care and education for children ranging from babies to 11yrs offering a varied range of activities indoors and out, including sports and games, creativity, music, cookery and imaginative play.
This position would suit candidates who are studying for A-levels, Early Years Childcare or Teaching. The hours are predominately after school until 6pm and during school holidays.
Main duties of the job
- To provide suitable and varied activities for children attending the scheme both indoors and outside.
- To join in, as well as supervising the play activities for the children.
- To be involved with the setting up and clearing up of daily activities, ensuring that any activity is put away complete.
- To be aware of health and safety issues at all times and report any causes for concern either to the scheme supervisor or line manager.
- To be responsible for the economic use of consumable materials provided
- To support with drinks and meal times, and kitchen duties
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.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
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.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- University student training for teaching
- School student studying for A’level qualifications
- Good grades at GCSE i.e. A - C
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Some experience with working with children e.g. helping at clubs such as Brownies/Cubs; Lighthouse holiday schemes; crèche; Sunday school etc.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills including written work
- An interest in extra-curricular activities e.g. sports, arts and crafts, drama & music
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
- Debbie Beazley
- Job title
- Nursery + Out of School Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494 734251
- Additional information
For an informal discussion about the position or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Deborah Beazley 01494 734251 or Zoe Page [email protected] 01494 734251
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