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Bank Facilities Assistant (Nursery)

Role Summary

The Estates & Facilities (EFM) Bank is a diverse group of people who enjoy working across different departments within our Division and we are looking for reliable people to join us. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills.

We have a variety of Bank opportunities available across our behind-the-scenes departments. Take a look at the job descriptions to learn more about the work we do.

Working for the Bank is not an employed contract but you do need to be registered to work for our service. A lot of our work is allocated on an “as and when” basis and it will depend on your availability and our work flow.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

Are you bursting with creativity, energy, and a love for working with little ones? Do you dream of a job where every day is an adventure filled with laughter, learning, and joy? We’re on the lookout for fun-loving people to support our Early Years Educators with the delivery of high-quality care and education at our Ofsted outstanding Nursery. We think YOU could be the perfect fit!

What You’ll Be Doing

Unleash Your Inner Artist – lead exciting activities, from messy painting sessions to creative storytelling that captivates young minds. Every day is a chance to make learning an adventure!
Nurture Little Explorers – Help children grow, learn, and thrive in a positive, caring environment where they feel safe to discover the world around them.
Partner with Parents – Work with families to make sure every child’s unique journey is supported. You’ll be their guide through the wild and wonderful early years!
Lifelong Learning – Keep track of every child’s big milestones, from first words to the day they master the alphabet – you’ll be there for it all!

Why Join Us? 

  • Be the Magic Maker – In this role, you’ll shape little lives, make dreams come true, and help children discover their talents.
  • Team Spirit – Join a fun, supportive, and creative team that feels more like family.
  • Never Stop Learning – We offer loads of training and development opportunities so you can keep growing, just like the kids!
  • Work Hard, Play Hard – Your day will be filled with smiles, hugs, and giggles (and maybe some glitter explosions… but who doesn’t love glitter?!

Whilst we are looking for Bank workers in our Nursery, we also welcome applicants who are looking for opportunities to work in our other Estates & Facilities departments too. If you would like to know more, please get in touch.

Working for the Bank is not an employed contract but you do need to be registered to work for our service. A lot of our work is allocated on an “as and when” basis and it will depend on your availability and our work flow.

Benefits include extensive training, an occupational health service and NHS staff discount
schemes.

Working Pattern: Various day shifts available Monday to Friday. All shifts must consist of the working hours 08:00 - 18:00.

Interview Date: To be confirmed, normally a Thursday

For further information please contact: Lisa Schuster-Wood on 01392 403070 or by email: rduh.linenservices@nhs.net and rduh.estatesandfacilitiesbank@nhs.net

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

  • National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
  • Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
  • Car lease schemes.
  • The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
  • Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

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