Band 4 Paediatric Play Specialist
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Job summary
To lead and manage the play team and co-ordinate planned play activities for children and young people aged 0-16years.
Review and develop play services at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) in collaboration with the Paediatric lead.
To maintain a safe, child focused environment where play is encouraged for all children attending the Emergency Department.
To guide play support to meet the diverse needs of all children attending the hospital.
To ensure play interventions are documented in accordance with Trust record keeping standards.
To use specialist knowledge when implementing alternative play therapies to meet the needs of patients undergoing hospital procedures.
Incorporate knowledge of child development when selecting play activities, considering the psychological and emotional needs of the patient.
To work with the multidisciplinary team and families to promote the importance of play during hospital attendance.
Have a knowledge and understanding of Trust child safeguarding policies and procedures.
Encourage an environment of professional curiosity and report any concerns relating to child protection issues to the nurse in charge.
There are 2 posts available
1 x 37.5 hrs at BHH
1x 19 hrs at GHH
Main duties of the job
To facilitate the provision of childcare support to families and provide appropriate health promotion.
To provide guidance in devising play programmes to include.
Preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures
Distraction therapy
To facilitate the organisation and supervision of play activities for individual and groups of children and young people according to their individual needs.
To co-ordinate a yearly programme of play, educational activities and displays acknowledging the diverse multicultural calendar.
Co-ordinate a plan of daily play activities for the waiting rooms when capacity allows.
Assist in the evaluation of play programmes
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9005565
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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