University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Level 2 or Unqualified Nursery Practitioner
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to grow your career in a fun and nurturing environment? If so, then we are looking for enthusiastic Level 2 or Unqualified Nursery Practitioners to join our friendly team!
We offer childcare from the ages of 3 months to 5 years in our bright and airy nursery. The nursery has a dedicated craft and messy play areas and access to a large and secure outside space- so lots of opportunities for adventure for our children! We also have cosy sleeping areas for when they need to rest.
You will be looking after a group of children and ensuring that all their needs are met during the day and that they have fun and engaging activities planned.
Taplins operates two purpose built day nurseries supporting our local NHS staff, and being part of the UHS family means you'll have access to lots of great benefits such as generous holiday allowance, and a discount scheme.
We're open Monday- Friday from 7am to 6.30pm and closed on bank holidays. Your hours and shifts can be discussed further if your application is successful.
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Working for our organisation
Taplins Nursery, part of University Hospital Southampton, provides high-quality early years education in a unique NHS setting. We offer a supportive, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive, and where staff are valued as essential to delivering outstanding care.
Based on the south coast, Southampton offers an excellent place to live and work, with great transport links and access to the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.
At Taplins, we’re committed to supporting your development within early years education. Whether you’re starting your career or building on existing experience, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, and progress within a well-established and supportive team.
We value individuality and believe that a diverse, inclusive workforce enables us to provide the best possible care for children and families. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and empowered to contribute.
We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and will support flexible working arrangements where possible, helping you balance your career with other priorities.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Good standard of secondary education with literacy and numeracy skills demonstrable to GCSE pass level or equivalent standard
- Willingness and ability to undertake Food Safety training
- Recent previous experiences of working with 3 months – 5 year olds within a childcare setting.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness and ability to undertake Level 3 Qualification in Early Years and Childcare
- Current paediatric and/or first aid at work certificate
- Current food hygiene certificate
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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