Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to grow your career in a fun and nurturing environment? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic Level 2 or Unqualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team!
We offer childcare from the ages of 3 months to 5 years in our bright and airy nursery. The nursery has a dedicated craft and messy play areas and access to a large and secure outside space, so lots of opportunities for adventure for our children! We also have cosy sleeping areas for when they need to rest.
You will be looking after a group of children and ensuring that all their needs are met during the day and that they have fun and engaging activities planned.
Taplins operates two purpose built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, and a discount scheme.
We're open Monday- Friday from 7am to 6.30pm and closed on bank holidays. These hours can be discussed at interview, but would be looking at 2 x 9 hour days and then a 4 hour day.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day‑to‑day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
* Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
* Willingness and ability to undertake Food Safety training
* Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months – 5 year olds within a childcare setting
Desirable criteria
* Willingness and ability to undertake Level 3 Qualification in Early Years and Childcare
* Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate
* Current food hygiene certificate
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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