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Main area: Childcare, Grade: Band 2, Contract: Bank, Hours: Part time, Flexible working, Term time hours.
Job ref: 279-7125042-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Site: Sussex House Nursery, Sussex House Building, Town: Brighton
Salary: £12.08 per hour
Closing: 22/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 06/05/2025
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
BANK Early Years Assistant - NHS Workplace Nursery (BRIGHTON)
Flexible Hours, Adhoc, Temporary Working
This is a great opportunity for someone wishing to work in a childcare environment but would like to have the flexibility to work around studying or home-life. A childcare qualification is desirable; however, experience of working with young children is essential.
Wanting to work in the NHS? Looking for a flexible and interesting role in childcare? Ofsted rated 'Good' 2024.
The Sussex House Nursery, Royal Sussex County Hospital, is an NHS workplace that has a team of highly professional workforce, where the needs of children come first.
This is a temporary staffing position, Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00-18:00. Hours and Days are flexible around the needs of our service and candidates' availability.
Sussex House provides care and education for up to 67 children of NHS employees.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, flexible, and passionate about the care and learning of children under the age of 5 years.
Being adaptable, with strong teamwork attributes is important for this role.
Excellent NHS Pension
Main duties of the job
* To assist Nursery Practitioners in creating a happy environment and encourage play, creative learning, and educational activities.
* Support Nursery Practitioners with midday mealtime, providing bottle feeds and solid foods for children of various ages.
* Prepare suitable foods for children’s breakfast, snack, and teatime.
* Help with the monitoring of children to ensure that they continue to develop and achieve milestones.
* To ensure that each child is treated as an individual, ensuring their developmental needs are met.
* To respect the confidentiality of the nursery children, parents/carers, and staff.
* To have an understanding of Paediatric First Aid and basic knowledge of Child Development.
* To carry out the post in accordance with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Equal Opportunities Policy.
* To be aware of Health and Safety Regulations and ensure that they are adhered to.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience working with children of Primary school age and under.
* Experience with Toddlers and Babies (Under 5yrs).
* Experience with Parent Partnership Working.
* Experience working within a Team environment.
* Knowledge of Early Years Milestones.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
* Understanding of Diversity and Equality Practice for Children, Families, and Staff.
* Awareness of Health, Hygiene, and Safety procedures in the workplace.
* NVQ Childcare or Health & Social Certificate.
* Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
* Experience of working in other Early Years settings.
* Awareness of Special Educational needs and requirements.
* Demonstrate Excellent Verbal and Good Written skills.
Skills
* Ability to communicate well with young children and parents.
* Excellent verbal and good written skills.
* Able to time manage and prioritise tasks.
* Able to work well in a team.
* Basic Knowledge of I.T.
* Knowledge and understanding of ‘Risk, Health and Safety’ in a nursery setting.
* Desire to continue with professional development.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI-generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information:
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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