Nursery Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition you should have experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care.
For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Sinclair , Nursery Manager on 0208 661 3002.
Main duties of the job
To be a reliable member of the team, working to provide a positive environment, fostering children's all-round development. Maintaining high standards of care for the children who use the nursery at all times.
Key working relationshipsInternal: parents/ colleaguesExternal: other internal departments
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To work in partnership with other team members, providing support and assistance in all areas of the nursery as necessary.
- To provide excellent care and education to children within the area of work.
- To plan and implement activities/experiences which are appropriate to childrens needs and stages of development, using the EYFS curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.
- To work with OFSTED and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Early Childhood Environment Rating (ECERS). Work with the team to carry out a termly audit of the provision.
- To have a good awareness of childrens individual/group needs, and a good understanding of childcare issues and child development.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare and Education qualification e.g., NVQ3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses (must meet the early years educator criteria and be approved by Ofsted)
- Relevant level 2 Qualification in Numeracy (if level 3 is post 2014)
- Relevant level 2 Qualification in Literacy (if level 3 is post 2014)
Desirable
- Safeguarding Children training.
- Early years Foundation Stage training
- First Aid certificate.
- Working towards a higher-level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children in a nursery setting, with children aged 3 months - 5 years
- Good all-round knowledge of child development and childcare practices for children aged 0-5 years. Good knowledge of the EYFS
- Awareness of children's needs
- Awareness of the Health & Safety of children's environment.
- Experience of working with a team
- An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
- An understanding of child development, children's needs and behaviour in children under five.
Other Requirements
Essential
- ICT Skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Sutton
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)
