Job summaryThe Day Nursery team are looking for Nursery staff to join the committed team at the Amersham and Wycombe Hospital Day Nurseries. Our nurseries cater primarily for children of NHS employees and are situated on the hospital sites. The children are aged from 3 months to 4 years +, leaving us when they join school. The nurseries have designated play rooms for the differing ages and stages of development and the staff have a range of qualifications and experience.Main duties of the jobAmersham & Wycombe Hospital Day NurseriesAll aspects of child care & education:general daily care routines, e.g. feeding, drinks, toileting, dressing etc.play, story telling, singing & music session, craft & creativityrecord keeping, liaising with parentsworking well within the team, supporting students, furthering own development and knowledgehelping to keep nursery safe, clean and tidyHours are full time (37.5hrs) worked on a shift rota between the opening hours of 7.15 am - 6 pm, however opportunities for reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate.You will be a qualified Nursery Nurse, with a level 3 certificate in Childcare & Education preferred but we would consider candidates with level 2 and relevant experience.If you are interested in joining our team at either nursery, in caring for and educating children under the age of 5 years we would like to hear from you.For an informal discussion about the position or to arrange a visit, please contact Amersham Hospital Day Nursery: 01494 734251 or Wycombe Hospital Day Nursery: 01494 425757Or e-mail Lorraine.murphy6@nhs.netAbout usListen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfDWhat does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.Person SpecificationEDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGEssentialNNEB/BTEC Nursery Nursing/Diploma Nursery Nursing/NVQ 3 Childcare & Education or other relevant level 3Up to date: Child Protection First Aid Food Safety Inclusion training/awarenessEvidence of continued professional developmentEXPERIENCEEssentialPrevious employed role within childcare desirable e.g. nanny, day nursery or pre-schoolExperienced with all age ranges under 5Working experience of the children's learning journeySKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEEssentialKnowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted Statutory requirementsKnowledge of child developmentComputer LiterateGood initiative, common sense and ability to put the children's needs first.Able to work independently, within a team, in partnership with parents and other professionalSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESEssentialEmpathetic dispositionFriendly and approachable, keen and enthusiasticWilling to participate in extracurricular activities e.g. parent events, fundraising events, continuing professional development sessionsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressAmersham & Wycombe HospitalsWhielden StreetAmershamHP7 0JDEmployer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)