Bank Nursery Practitioner

Job Overview We are currently looking to recruit an Qualified level 3 practitioner or level 2 qualified/unqualified who is committed to obtaining their level 3 certificate. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a real passion for Early Years education and for developing young minds We are a happy, friendly and inclusive team, very passionate and focused in our vision of children being at the centre of all we do. Our children and families are fully supported by experienced Early Years Practitioners and Nursery Assistants and we deliver excellence in our practices within the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. We appreciate how important it is to get the right work life balance and we have several options available so we can find something that works for everybody! We also continuously invest in our staff to ensure they receive ongoing support, training, quarterly supervisions, annual pay reviews and offer a career path with genuine long term growth and stability. We are based at Woodlands Day Nursery based at Frimley Park Hospital in Camberley, Surrey and our Nursery provides highest quality care and education to children age between 3 months and 5 years.

Main duties of the job Be responsible to the Nursery Manager for the delivery of full day care to children under 5 years, in accordance with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (2021). Be responsible to the Room Lead for ensuring the delivery of practices that support children’s progress, as outlined within the Early Years Outcomes, non-statutory guidance 2021. Contribute to cohesive team working practices, including key person system; identification, planning and implementation of own continued professional development (CPD); opportunities to further strengthen effective provision benefiting children and families. Be responsible for monitoring the Health and safety requirements in the Nursery, ensuring that processes are documented and assessed, risk assessments are completed and that the Nursery is compliant.

Working for our organisation Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Using knowledge and understanding of child development theories, progressive learning, and best working practices, contribute to and deliver individualised care and learning to children under five years within statutory and guiding principles described in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Experience in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage for children from birth to five. Level 3 qualified or committed to completing Collaborate with room lead and colleagues to ensure the environment reflects appropriate challenge and risk; age and stage appropriate resources; learning opportunities are differentiated to take account of age, stage, and individual ability.

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Gained Early Years Level 3 Ofqual Approved Qualification Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or Equivalent Desirable criteria Committed to undertake continued professional development (CPD) relevant to personal and professional needs. Paediatric First Aid certificate Experience Essential criteria Experience in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage for children from birth to five. EYFS Observation, Assessment and Planning. Desirable criteria Experience of working in a NHS Day Nursery or other full day care setting Some experience across full birth to five age range N/A Essential criteria N/A Desirable criteria N/A

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future , and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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