Job summary
Employer heading
Nursery Nurse, Band 3- Little Oaks Day 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
There are two part-time vacancies we are looking for 18.75 hours and 22.5 hours a week
Part time permanent positions 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, based on full time hours, 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.
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
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
Personal specification
- Hold a level 3 or equivalent in childcare
- First Aid for people who work with young children
- Safe Guarding and Basic food hygiene training
- To have knowledge and understanding of Early Years Foundation stage.
-To have understanding of observation, assessment and planning and able to complete learning journeys and development paper work
- Excellent interpersonal skills and effective time management skills
- Ability to communicate, engage children’s interest and facilitate their learning through fun play activities
- Conscientious and consistent and to be able to prioritise
- Motivated and enthusiastic and to be able to act calm under pressure
Working for our organisation
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full and Relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification
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
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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