Childcare Manager

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We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good'.

Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.

In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.

Job overview

A unique opportunity to lead and manage an established and successful NHS on site nursery. The onsite childcare facilities which offer care for children aged 6 months to 8 years is owned and run by East Sussex Healthcare and supports the workforce of the hospital and community colleagues by providing flexible and excellent educational opportunities for their children.

We are seeking a passionate candidate who has proven experience of leadership and excellent knowledge of the educational curriculum of the foundation stage and has a desire to provide exceptional childcare to young children.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of one of the Trust in-house nursery settings. This will include ensuring that all relevant statutory requirements outlined by Ofsted and codes of practice are met.

You would be responsible for managing a team of nursery workers, volunteers and students ensuring that their practice meets the care, education and safeguarding standards as outlined by the Trust, Local Authority and Ofsted.

You will need to demonstrate good Leadership skills when delivering the service needs and act as an excellent role model to staff, students and volunteers and to deliver these within the Trust Values and expected behaviours.

You will also need to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise in childcare management and interpersonal skills. To effectively maintain good standards in all aspects of childcare and Early Years education.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general level of qualifications including English and Maths
• NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ or equivalent
• Level 4 Qualification in Early Years and Education and/or Leadership and Management in Early Years
• Level 5 in Early Years Education & Leadership or have equivalent experience and knowledge
• Have undertaken Management and Leadership training relevant to a childcare setting
• Evidence of continued professional development to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in relevant subject

Desirable criteria

• Working towards a Degree / Level 6 in Early Years Education or Leadership & Management

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of supervising staff as a senior member of staff in an EYFS setting
• Knowledge of and commitment to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, and SEN/Inclusion
• Safeguarding certified
• Understanding of relevant polices/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Have post qualification experience in an EYFS setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Early Years curriculum and how this implemented in a childcare setting
• Paediatric First Aid
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted Inspection to a good or outstanding level
• Experience at delivering training
• Experience of supervising students

Desirable criteria

• Experience of more than one Early Years setting
• Experience of collaborating with volunteers, parent groups and other community partners
• Knowledge of 'Insights Discovery' or other learning characteristic toolkit for individuals and teams

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Documents to download

• Childcare Manager (PDF, 456.6KB)
• Guidance for Applicants - AFC (PDF, 204.0KB)