The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Nursery Officer

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

Play House Day Nursery, Early Years Leader, Band 4, 28 hours per week, Based at Sutton, Surrey. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Officer to support the room leader and team and care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English. In addition you should have experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care. For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Sinclair, Nursery Manager on 0208 661 3002.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Nursery Officer is to work as part of a professional team to provide and support children's routines, development and learning opportunities throughout the day. To effectively communicate all relevant information to the parent and take a lead role in the absence of the Room Leader in the planning, organisation and supervision of the staff, systems and children's care and education.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-OD1286

Job locations

Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification

To work as part of a team providing care, play and activities appropriate to the age and ability of the child, supervising staff and children in the absence of a room leader.

To plan the activities and play opportunities to support childrens learning

To interact sensitively with children in groups and individually to promote confidence and self esteem.

To work with key children and their parents and attend parents evenings.

To work with Ofsteds regulatory requirements and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Work with the team to carry out an audit of the provision for Quality Marks, ITERS & ECERS 3.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification

To work as part of a team providing care, play and activities appropriate to the age and ability of the child, supervising staff and children in the absence of a room leader.

To plan the activities and play opportunities to support childrens learning

To interact sensitively with children in groups and individually to promote confidence and self esteem.

To work with key children and their parents and attend parents evenings.

To work with Ofsteds regulatory requirements and the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

Work with the team to carry out an audit of the provision for Quality Marks, ITERS & ECERS 3.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
  • GCSE Level A-C English

Desirable

  • Working towards a higher qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience of managing the curriculum

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

  • An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
  • ICT Skills
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in Childcare & Education
  • GCSE Level A-C English

Desirable

  • Working towards a higher qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Supervisory experience
  • Experience of managing the curriculum

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

  • An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential
  • ICT Skills

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nursery Manager

Lucy Sinclair

lucy.sinclair2@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-OD1286

Job locations

Royal Marsden Sutton

Downs Road

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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