Nursery Practitioner | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£30,142 pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sutton, SM2 5PT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Play House Day Nursery, Nursery Practitioner,

Band 2, 37.5 hours per week,

Based at Sutton, Surrey.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to care for the children of staff at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. We require a reliable, flexible member of the team showing initiative and commitment. An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form will be essential. Applicants must have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and level A-C in GCSE English.

In addition you should have experience of working effectively with a staff team in full day care. For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Sinclair , Nursery Manager on 0208 661 3002.

• To work in partnership with other team members, providing support and assistance in all areas of the nursery as necessary.

• To provide excellent care and education to children within the area of work.

• To plan and implement activities/experiences which are appropriate to children’s needs and stages of development, using the EYFS curriculum and OFSTED guidelines.

To work with OFSTED and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and Early Childhood Environment Rating (ECERS). Work with the team to carry out a termly audit of the provision.

• To have a good awareness of children’s individual/group needs, and a good understanding of childcare issues and child development.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

To act as a key person to named children carrying out observations/portfolios and developmental reports for each child, meeting with parents as appropriate.

• To establish positive relationships with parent/carers, children, staff and other professional bodies. Sharing information, report writing, updating portfolios and discussing children’s individual needs.

• To be aware of the importance of each individual child’s background and varied cultural needs.

Be able to work with children, staff and parent/carers in accordance with the Nursery’s and the Trust’s policies.

• To assist in ensuring that the childcare service provided in the nursery is done so in a non-discriminatory manner and promotes positive images for all groups within society.

• To assist in ensuring the children receive an adequate, nutritional and well-balanced diet.

• To provide positive support and guidance to students during practical placements, where appropriate.

• To undertake training and attend courses relating to childcare and personal development.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026

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