Job summary
We are looking for a qualified, enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Health Play Specialist to join our expanding Play Service at the Evelina London Childrens Hospital.
This is a 1 year fixed term post to set up a new service supporting our Paediatric Outpatients and Eye department ,with a possibility, dependent on experience to be extended a further 6 months. We welcome applicants from students completing their foundation degree/apprentice in Health Play Specialism this year.
We are looking for someone who is empathetic, fun and able to adapt to patients individual needs and good time management.
The applicant will be required to support a welcoming play environment and develop materials to guide children through their experience. You will work alongside an experienced MDT and be adaptable with good communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a large MDT within the Evelina London Childrens Hospital.
The applicant will be required to implement play interventions in a busy environment ,and will be required to use their knowledge and skills in providing appropriate preparation and distraction for various procedures.
Mentoring/supervision will be given by the Evelina Play Manager.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide safe, individualised play support, distraction and supervision to children attending Outpatients.
Develop resources to guide children through the experience and ensure a welcoming, play environment
Mentoring/supervision will be given by the Evelina Play Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide safe, individualised play support, distraction and supervision to children attending Outpatients.
Develop resources to guide children through the experience and ensure a welcoming, play environment
Mentoring/supervision will be given by the Evelina Play Manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Experience working within a multidisplinary team
- Registered HPSET Student Play Specialist or Registered Play Specialist (HPSET, or CCLS)
- Broad experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience working with special needs children
- Experience working in a hospital with sick children or adolescent
Education
Essential
- Holds a diploma in specialist play for sick children and young people or equivilant experience
- Diploma in nursery nursing or btec childcare and development qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to implement therapeutic programs of play
- Able to provide basic preparative distraction and post procedural play
- Good communicator, works independently and part of a team
- Ability to plan, design age appropriate play and developmental activities for children and adolescents
Desirable
- Able to remain calm in an emergency situation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Experience working within a multidisplinary team
- Registered HPSET Student Play Specialist or Registered Play Specialist (HPSET, or CCLS)
- Broad experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience working with special needs children
- Experience working in a hospital with sick children or adolescent
Education
Essential
- Holds a diploma in specialist play for sick children and young people or equivilant experience
- Diploma in nursery nursing or btec childcare and development qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to implement therapeutic programs of play
- Able to provide basic preparative distraction and post procedural play
- Good communicator, works independently and part of a team
- Ability to plan, design age appropriate play and developmental activities for children and adolescents
Desirable
- Able to remain calm in an emergency situation
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
