Nursery Nurse

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust invites a qualified nursery nurse to join our busy nursery. You will care for children from 3 months to 5 years, plan and carry out age-appropriate activities, and complete regular assessments.

The role requires a Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification, understanding of the EYFS, OFSTED standards, and Paediatric First Aid. You should be able to work in a team and on your own initiative, and liaise with parents and carers.

Qualifications

• Requires a Level 3 childcare qualification or above.
• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Good understanding of child development and OFSTED standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursery nurse

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

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.

• 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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.