Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Nursery Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a qualified nursery nurse to join our busy and successful nursery. you will need to hold a relevant childcare qualification to level 3 or above. Experience of working with children is desirable. You will need to have a good understanding of child development, the EYFS, OFSTED standards and an OFSTED approved Paediatric First aid and life support training. You will need to be able to complete relevant paperwork, plan and carry out activities to support the children's learning and development. The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative is also desirable

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a team to meet the needs of children from 3 months to 5 years of age

Plan, observe and carry out age appropriate activities

Carry out regular assessments on the children's development

Liaise with parents and carers

Be understanding of children's needs and emotions

Complete paperwork on time

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

381-CO-6931317

Job locations

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell Day Nursery, Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified nursery nurse to join our established team. You will need a full and relevant childcare qualification.A busy nursery where every day is different offers you the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, we also offer additional training opportunities.Being able to work in a sometimes noisy environment with an established team who support each other offers candidates the opportunity to play a vital role in the team. Sound knowledge of child development and being able to plan, carry out and evaluate age appropriate activities to help the children grow and meet their full potential is an essential part of the jobCommunication is essential for this role as you will need to communicate with children, colleagues, parents and studentsSupporting children in their development is essential and being able to recognize if children need additional support is vital to the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 in childcare and education

Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years

Desirable

First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 in childcare and education

Qualifications

Essential

Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years

Desirable

First Aid Certificate
Food Hygiene

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell Day Nursery, Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell Day Nursery, Lyndon

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)