Home, community, hospital

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

Job overview

Previous applicants who have applied within the last 6 months, please do not re-apply

Are you passionate about giving children the best start in life? 

Would you like a job where you can make a difference that could last a lifetime?

A job where you can watch children learn, grow and flourish?

If this sounds like you please apply to join our friendly team.

At Honey Bees the children’s learning and interests are our priority. You’ll find us encouraging the children’s curiosity by exploring the outdoor environment, getting messy and creative, making and baking, inventing and imagining…and after all that some of our little ones may have a snooze in the garden!

Every day is different with unlimited possibilities that can make a day magical.

Please note: To be successful in the role you will need to be qualified to a minimum level 3 in Childcare or equivalent.

Shifts and Accessibility:

·       You will work either a 7.00am to 3.15pm shift OR a 9.15am to 5.30pm shift on alternating days. This is a 7.5-hour shift, totalling only 37.5 hours per week.

·       We have excellent transport links. Norbiton Station is at the end of the road & there are numerous buses that stop on the hospital site or at the end of the road.

Main duties of the job

You'll be caring for our little ones aged from 3 months to 4 years old, maintaining Ofsted ratios in groups relevant to age, alongside another qualified staff member.

1.     To maintain a high standard of care for every child.

2.     To be aware of all needs of the children who attend the nursery and encourage their development in every area.

3.     Plan activities using Birth to Five Matters curriculum as guidance to ensure your key children have effective Individual Development Maps that link to planning and provide observations recording their development.

4.     To ensure key children’s Learning Journeys are kept up to date and regularly reviewed. In conjunction with this work with the parent to ensure they understand the relevance of the Learning Journey and the importance of the input they have in them.

5.     To work efficiently and competently as part of a team, ensuring staff are informed of any changes that may affect the children or nursery.

6.     Provide support to your colleagues ensuring ratios are maintained.            7. To attend monthly team meetings after 5.30pm 

8.     Be flexible to provide cover as required.

Working for our organisation

What makes Honey Bees Nursery a great place to work?

You’ll be joining a fantastic team of experienced nursery practitioners who love what they do. We’re based onsite at Kingston Hospital, so we only look after children whose parents work at the hospital. This unique setting allows us to become fully immersed in the hospital community, with both our staff and children actively participating in hospital events and initiatives.

Our focus is on providing rich learning experiences for our children. From exploring local parks like Richmond Park and Hampton Court to exciting adventures in London, we believe in creating opportunities for growth and development. We encourage your creativity and welcome your ideas to enhance our children's learning experience.

Our last Ofsted rating in February 2024 was a solid 'Good', with the inspector stating " Children are confident and happy in this extremely nurturing environment. The home-from-home feel and the strong relationships children have with staff help them to thrive at nursery and feel emotionally secure.

If you're looking for truly satisfying work, in an environment that is friendly and fun, with support and leadership that's second to none. Please get in touch, we'd love to tell you more about working with us.