Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 318-24-COR-R12742-A
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery Nurse, Band 3- Little Apples Nursery
Band 3
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
Full and part time positions available
Level 3 Full and Relevant for Early Years for a Band 3 Nursery Nurse for candidates that have a passion to work with children based in Little Apples Nursery, Cheltenham Working shifts between 7am - 6pm.
Come and work in our team, many of whom have been with the nursery since the early days. Be part of an important and high-profile organisation offering the best NHS childcare.
When you join Gloucestershire Hospitals you can look forward to a warm welcome from our experienced team, a future full of opportunities and support, and a whole range of other NHS benefits you may not find at other nurseries.
Enjoy your job, every day is different at Little Apples and Little Oaks, a day full of fun for the children and the staff. Arrive with a smile and leave with one too.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, approachable and have plenty of energy and enthusiasm. With a passion for childcare, you will bring your experience and ideas to our friendly and welcoming team.
The Gloucestershire Hospitals Nurseries began operating over 30 years ago and are located in Gloucester and Cheltenham. The nurseries offer full day care for 52 weeks per year, from 7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday for children up until the age of 5.
We employ a high calibre of staff, ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years.
To manage time effectively to complete additional duties such as planning and completing developmental records.
Meeting the needs of the parents/guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situations
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Meeting the diverse needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years
- To manage time effectively to complete additional duties such as planning and completing developmental records
- Meeting the needs of the parents/guardians acting professionally, compassionately and consistently in day to day and sensitive situation
- To ensure the requirements of Early Years Foundation stage and all other regulatory bodies are met at all times
- To adhere to the nursery policies
- To actively promote good working practice and hold a high regard for the delivery of quality, flexible childcare ensuring that the nursery provides a safe, hygienic, caring and stimulating environment for children and parents, promoting positive play experiences at all times
- To work as part of a team and support/guide Nursery Assistants and Students ensuring that they are encouraged to reach maximum potential
- Actively promote diversity both in relation to childcare provision generally and in the nurseries, ensuring that a culturally sensitive environment is maintained
- Considerable flexibility is required to meet the changing needs of the children
- To be a key holder and when required open or close the nursery
- At the discretion or in the absence of the Management team be responsible for administering prescribed medication or children’s paracetamol
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Food Handling
- Paediatric First Aid
- Child Protection
- SEN training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with children aged 0 - 5 Years
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of EYFS
- Caring for children aged 0 -5 years
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Sarah Penston
- Job title
- Trust Childcare Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5095
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