About this role
Job summary
Play House Day Nursery, Nursery Practitioner,Band 2, 37.5 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey.
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
o To work in partnership with other team members, providing support and assistance in all areas of the nursery as necessary.o To provide excellent care and education to children within the area of work.o To plan and implement activities/experiences which are appropriate to children's 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.o To have a good awareness of children's individual/group needs, and a good understanding of childcare issues and child development.
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 description Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
To act as a key person to named children carrying out observations/portfolios and developmental reports for each child, meeting with parents as appropriate. To establish positive relationships with parent/carers, children, staff and other professional bodies. Sharing information, report writing, updating portfolios and discussing childrens individual needs. To be aware of the importance of each individual childs background and varied cultural needs.Be able to work with children, staff and parent/carers in accordance with the Nurserys and the Trusts policies. To assist in ensuring that the childcare service provided in the nursery is done so in a non-discriminatory manner and promotes positive images for all groups within society. To assist in ensuring the children receive an adequate, nutritional and well-balanced diet. To provide positive support and guidance to students during practical placements, where appropriate. To undertake training and attend courses relating to childcare and personal development.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Level 3 Childcare and Education qualification e.g., NVQ3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses Relevant level 2 Qualification in Literacy Relevant level 2 Qualification in Numeracy
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
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge Essential
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden - Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)