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Job summary

Main area
Staff Nurseries
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
18 months (Permanent appointment subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship programme)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7335426
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chase Farm Staff Nursery - Chase Farm Hospital
Town
Enfield
Salary
£29,179 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2025

Employer heading

NHS

Band 2 Apprentice Nursery Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

We have a vacancy for an apprentice to join our team here at the nursery at Chase Farm in Enfield. We are looking for a new member of our hardworking and dedicated team who will have enthusiasm and drive to complete the apprenticeship , be willing to learn and be an asset to the team at Chase Farm Staff Day Nursery.

Apprenticeships at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust combine the practical training in a job with study with an external training provider. Apprenticeships are developed by actual practitioners and employers so relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to do that job.  They are open to people of any age and are not restricted by a person’s prior qualifications.  

Apprenticeships can be a starting point for a career in the NHS.  At the end of your apprenticeship programme, you will achieve an Apprenticeship Certificate confirming the grade of your assessment (Pass, Merit Distinction) and the potential to develop your career further at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Apprentice is working towards the following job description and should not be expected to perform the full duties of the role until competencies are signed off.

Active member of the Team in providing a safe, stimulating and emotionally safe environment for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

To adhere to Nursery, Ofsted, EYFS and The Royal Free Foundation Trust Policies and procedures.

Working across 3 sites – Royal Free, Chase Farm and Barnet Hospital.

 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

•Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values-Welcoming-Respectful-Communicating-Reassuring

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • • Work as part of a team and individual • Be able communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • • Willing to learn and develop to achieve a relevant child care qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding that some course work is completed out of work hours

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria
  • • Be adaptable and flexible and be able to use initiative
Desirable criteria
  • Be confident to ask questions to help your learning

Other

Essential criteria
  • • Be able to cover varying shifts to ensure ratios are met

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Hanna
Job title
Nursery Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 375 24876
Additional information

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