Early Years Practitioner

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an experienced Early Years Childcare Practitioner to join the team at the Christie Day Nursery. We are looking for a an outgoing, committed qualified professional who will be required to work as part of a team providing effective childcare in line with Trust and Nursery policies. The post holder will be required to work across the nursery setting to maintain Ofsted adult to child ratio’s caring for all children meeting their individual needs e.g., feeding, changing, emotional support and educational development in line with the Early Years Framework.
NVQ level 3 or above, NNEB Cache Level 3 or equivalent qualification the candidate Must have sound knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Current training in Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Health and Safety. Have Good communication skills, ability to lead and motivate team colleagues, to be organised and manage your time effectively produce written documentation accurately.
Thorough knowledge of Ofsted standards and procedures and be able to take part in Ofsted inspections and early year’s visits and monitoring.
Strong Communication skills
Ability to use own initiative, share ideas and be innovative and work well within a team.
To plan quality and interesting activities in line with the EYFS; taking in consideration Children’s individual needs and interest.
Ability to be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the setting.
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

EDUCATIONAL

Participate as an active member of your team to plan and prepare a variety of age-appropriate activities to enhance the children’s learning opportunities.
Provide development experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and observe, assess, and record children’s learning to monitor their progress.
Maintain Learning Journeys relating to children’s progress and discuss with parents to comply with the nursery’s ethos of sharing information with parents/carers.
To be aware of government changes and developments in relation to Early Years care and education and participate in developments of the Nursery to improve and enhance the provision.
Ensure your own professional development is kept up to date; contribute to your annual Personal Development review

To have knowledge of The Trust Values, Trust and Nursery policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented and carried out in an effective and professional manner.
Provide quality childcare in line with the National Standards for Full Day Care produced by the governing body Ofsted Ensuring the nursery provides a suitable environment for the physical, social and emotional development of the children.
Maintain good relationships with parents and carers to comply with the Nursery’s ethos of sharing information and building positive relationships. Giving support and guidance where required.
Ensure register’s, records of accidents, medication and any other information required in line with the nursery’s policies and procedures are completed accurately and stored in compliance with the nursery’s policy relating to confidentiality.
Have responsibility for equipment used in the nursery and take any immediate action required to maintain a safe environment for the children reporting any repairs required to the management team
To administer First Aid / medicines as required in line with the Nursery’s policies and ensure all required documentation is in place.
Have knowledge of evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency situation arising and demonstrate the ability to organise the process competently. Record the event in line with the Trust and Nursery required documentation and discuss any identified problems with the appropriate personnel.
Have knowledge and training of Health and Safety at work and implement any action required in relation to this.
To keep rooms clean and tidy, encouraging children to be involved and care for their environment.
To assist with food preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack ensuring children’s individual dietary requirements are appropriately provided for.
Ensure that all administration work relevant to your role is accurate and up to date.
To Provide professional support and supervision for nursery apprentices, students on work experience and college placements,