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Job summary

Main area
Corporate Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
328-CP-6249785-B
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Nursery Nurse

Band 3

Job overview

1 x 37.5 hours permanent 

We are looking for a fulltime level 3 qualified practitioner to join our team who is passionate and committed to providing amazing experiences and learning opportunities to ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education. we offer above industry standard salary with salary increments. You would start on up to 35  days holiday per year (including Bank holidays).   

To provide a caring and stimulating environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years

To maintain the health and well being of children in our care.

To actively contribute to the monitoring and recording of children's development and the sharing of information with other professionals both internally and externally 

Main duties of the job

To adhere to OFSTED Standards & Regulations 

To ensure compliance with child protection procedures 

To take the lead in the absence of the Room Leader

To take the lead in providing a challenging and  providing quality care education 

To adhere to nursery and Trust policies and procedures 

To maintain the health and safety of the children in our care carrying out risk assessments when required 

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.  You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the ‘about this job’ link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NNEB /BTEC/NVQ 3 in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE English grade C or equivalent in English
  • Current 12 hour paediatric First Aid course

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage
  • Knowledge of the Requirements of the Childcare Act 2009
  • Demonstrate Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and processes
  • Knowledge of Ofsted standards and regulations
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant experience within a childcare setting
  • Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation stage

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Work placement experience within a childcare setting
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant Experience within a childcare setting
  • Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation stage

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • The ability to organize a stimulating and creative day
  • Work effectively within a team environment
  • A caring and conscientious approach to the individual needs of the children
  • Be creative

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare McAllen
Job title
Nursery Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 282810
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