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 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 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:
1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4. Appropriate professional qualification NVQ 2 in Childcare or Early Years
Desirable
5. First Aid Certificate
6. Food Hygiene
Experience
Essential
7. Child care experience