Job summary
Join our passionate team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Staff Day Nursery - Where every day is a new adventure!
Are you a nurturing enthusiastic childcare professional who is ready to make a difference in in little lives? We're looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join our warm and welcoming team at GOSH Staff Day Nursery. The nursery is in a quiet cul-de-sac on Long Yard, with numerous parks and outdoor provisions available for the children to visit daily.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- As Nursery Nurse you will be a Key person who is responsible for building relationships with small groups of children and their families.
- You will provide high standards of quality within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
- Observe, support and extend children's learning
- Plan appropriately for children using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance.
To be considered for the role you will be:
You will need to have a minimum Childcare Level 3 qualification and experience of working in a busy nursery environment covering the age range 3 months - 5 years, together with excellent knowledge of the child development and current practices.
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare & Education qualification e.g., NVQ 3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses (i.e., must meet the early years educator criteria and be approved by Ofsted)
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of significant experience of working in a nursery setting, with children aged 3 months - 5 years
- Demonstrable experience of contributing to daily/weekly planning for children aged 0-5years
- Knowledge and experience of using Development matters and EYFS in nursery setting
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work within a team and under own initiative
- Ability to meet the needs of the service within a team environment
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Level 3 Childcare & Education qualification e.g., NVQ 3, BTEC etc equivalent childcare courses (i.e., must meet the early years educator criteria and be approved by Ofsted)
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of significant experience of working in a nursery setting, with children aged 3 months - 5 years
- Demonstrable experience of contributing to daily/weekly planning for children aged 0-5years
- Knowledge and experience of using Development matters and EYFS in nursery setting
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good Communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work within a team and under own initiative
- Ability to meet the needs of the service within a team environment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
