Nursery Nurse
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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Job summary
The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) Nurseries began operating over 25 years ago and are located in Maidenhead, Slough and Reading. The nurseries offer full day care for 51 weeks per year, from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. The buildings are single storey purpose built environments that offer care and education for children up until the age of 5.
The BHFT nurseries offer a high level of care and stimulating opportunities for the children that supports their overall learning, development and wellbeing. All of the nurseries work alongside their local authority and have developed a good reputation within their local community and professional support services that enable children to remain safe and to develop as individuals.
Being owned by the NHS, the BHFT nurseries come highly recommended by families and the standard of care demonstrated for all children links to the expectations that the NHS portray worldwide.
The BHFT nurseries remained open during the Covid-19 pandemic. Offering care for key worker and critical worker children. The BHFT nurseries formed part of the very few that were able to remain open during this time.
The BHFT nurseries employ a high calibre of staff, ranging from Nursery Trainees to Degree Level practitioners. In general, the nurseries have a low staff turnover and the retention of highly skilled and motivated staff is paramount.
Main duties of the job
To act as part of a team, contribute to the overall care and development of all children that attend the nursery. The health and safety of the children will always be of prime concern.
To promote the health, safety and welfare of all children in the nursery at all times. Provide high standards of care to each child, support and extend their learning.
Recognising that each child is an individual and entitled to be treated as such with their needs, physical, emotional and intellectual being considered and their rights to be treated with the respect followed.
To encourage all areas of the children's development within Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with the appropriate activities, play opportunities and actions through imaginative play and innovative programming.
To compile and maintain development records on children and report to the Team Leader at agreed intervals. Ensure that all records are accurate, signed and dated
To provide a stimulating, friendly and caring environment at all times. Promote the nursery to current and potential parents.
To complete, after consultation with the team, monthly and weekly plans and displays.
After consultation with a team leader, to pass on information to parents regarding their child's routine.
Demonstrate good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion, working with the nursery and area SENCO as appropriate.
Support and mentor students and apprentices.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from £21,396 - £22,866 per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS)
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Date posted
15 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£21,396 to £22,866 a year per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
371-CSO872-NS-B
Job locations
Nursery Kiddies Cabin, St Marks Hospital
St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Employer details
Employer name
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Nursery Kiddies Cabin, St Marks Hospital
St Marks Road
Maidenhead
SL6 6DU
Employer's website
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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