Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic candidate to join our team of hospital playleaders
The playleader team provide essential services to patients and their families to minimise the trauma that admission to hospital settings can have. The role also involves contributing to the organisation, supervision, and provision of therapeutic play for children/young people and their families within the trust
The role of the hospital playleader covers all areas of childrens services Childrens ED, Childrens Assessment Unit, Childrens Ward, neonatal unit, Childrens outpatients, as well as other areas such as day case surgery and other outpatient clinics.
The Hospital playleader team cover 7 days/ week and work 08:15-16:15.
Working hours a week: 30 hours.
Main duties of the job
Use theoretical knowledge and evidence-based practices to appropriately assess, plan implement, and evaluate play interventions in the hospital as needed.
Appropriately use knowledge of child development when selecting play activities, considering the individual needs/abilities of the child as required.
Accurately document all therapeutic interventions and outcomes as required within the role.
About us
Barnsley
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated
Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress
in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the
best Place to Work
We scored best
in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate
leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also
scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to
each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of
the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future
and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never
been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we
can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley
Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity
and fair treatment to all applicants
For
individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health
& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert
to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no
longer eligible for sponsorship
The
cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only
be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Hospital Play Leader
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Hospital Play Leader
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Play experience
- Experience of effective working as a team member
Desirable
- Experience of hospital play
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/DCE/BTEC in early year childcare or equivalent
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding the needs of the well child
- A full understanding and ability to apply play preparation, distraction and post procedural play skills in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of the role of the play team in a hospital setting
- Knowledge of stress that children experience when attending hospital
- Knowledge and experience of children with special needs including those with challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of children from variety of cultures
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what equality and diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words how you would adapt to caring for patients and families with additional needs.
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- In around 100 words please describe what equality and diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words how you would adapt to caring for patients and families with additional needs.
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
Values based questions
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to identify the development needs of all children 0 to 16
- Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills
- Professional awareness
- Ability to impart skills and knowledge to healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Awareness of literature and legislation relative to children and young people
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Play experience
- Experience of effective working as a team member
Desirable
- Experience of hospital play
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/DCE/BTEC in early year childcare or equivalent
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Understanding the needs of the well child
- A full understanding and ability to apply play preparation, distraction and post procedural play skills in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of the role of the play team in a hospital setting
- Knowledge of stress that children experience when attending hospital
- Knowledge and experience of children with special needs including those with challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of children from variety of cultures
Values based questions
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what equality and diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words how you would adapt to caring for patients and families with additional needs.
Values
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
- In around 100 words please describe what equality and diversity means to you and why they are important.
- Please describe in around 100 words how you would adapt to caring for patients and families with additional needs.
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
Values based questions
Essential
- Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work
- Please describe in around 100 words: What motivates you to do a good job?
- Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Able to identify the development needs of all children 0 to 16
- Excellent oral, written and listening communication skills
- Professional awareness
- Ability to impart skills and knowledge to healthcare professionals
Desirable
- Awareness of literature and legislation relative to children and young people
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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