Job summary
- Main area
- Nursery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0004-A
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Little Oaks Day Nursery (Gloucester Royal Hospital)
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £19,737 - £21,142 (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Nursery Nurse Band 3
NHS AfC: Band 3
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have recently been awarded an improved CQC rating of Good and are proud of what we’ve achieved. 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 time permanent position, 37.5 hours per week based in Little Oaks Day Nursery, Gloucester. 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. Including, 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, excellent pension package and many NHS discounts.
Enjoy your job, every day is different at Little Oaks and 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.
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
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 Qualifications
Desirable criteria
- Paediatric First Aid
- Child Protection
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working with children aged 0 - 5 Years
Desirable criteria
- Food Handling
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
- Alice Ponter
- Job title
- Recruitment Administrator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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