Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Hospital Play Specialist to join our team. This is a Part time , 24 hours post worked over 3 days (Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday)
You would ideally have a Hospital Play Specialism qualification or be willing to work towards this. Courses run from September. These are day release for 2 years to either Cardiff or Leeds.
If you are not a qualified Play specialist, your salary will be on the Annex 21 pay scale and will increase once qualified.
You must have a level 3 child care qualification & GCSE Math's and English to be eligible for the course.
You must have excellent communication skills; the ability to communicate and work with children and young people up to the age of 18yrs and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Previous experience looking after children in hospital, and young people with additional needs would also be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
You will be based on Alice ward which is an orthopaedic surgical and rehabilitation ward Patients range from the age of 0-18yrs
You will carry out play activities on a one to one basis with a child and/or a group of children and their families /carers.
You will be responsible for ensuring that all play activities, education resources and equipment are age appropriate whilst promoting awareness of the emotional needs of children in hospital and the importance of play, within the multi-disciplinary team.
To have a working knowledge and be able to carry out distraction techniques as is appropriate for the child and procedure.
To be responsible for ensuring that a whole range of toys and equipment is available for ward and clinic use, being age appropriate whilst also maintaining safety and hygiene standards.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be able to assess and use own initiative to provide appropriate play activities for children.
- To provide a wide variety of play activities to suit the individual childs capability.
- To provide preparation and post procedural play activities for children having invasive procedures, which will assist in reducing the childs anxieties.
- Advise parents / carers of suitable toys and play materials to meet their childs individual needs.
- To prepare individual play programmes for referred children, as directed by the hospital Play specialist.
- Regular cleaning and general maintenance of play material.
- To observe and assess the child development reporting any significant information to relevant members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To understand the needs of children with complex needs and psychological issues.
- Knowledge of the impact of illness and hospitalisation on the child and family.
- Ensure accurate records are documented in the childs nursing pathway.
- Ensure a family centred care approach is advocated.
- Ensure due regard is given to the customs, culture, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Ensure due regard is given to the safety of patients belongings according to Trust policies.
- Basic life support skills are essential and will be updated at least yearly.
- Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency.
- Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To work effectively as a team member within the department.
- Ensure health promotion is up to date in the paediatric area, providing children and their families with relevant and current information.
- Work within allocated budget.
- Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.
- Attend relevant in-house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies.
- Participate in a yearly appraisal, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.
Annex 21 Pay scale
(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the payband maximum of the fully qualified rate;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be able to assess and use own initiative to provide appropriate play activities for children.
- To provide a wide variety of play activities to suit the individual childs capability.
- To provide preparation and post procedural play activities for children having invasive procedures, which will assist in reducing the childs anxieties.
- Advise parents / carers of suitable toys and play materials to meet their childs individual needs.
- To prepare individual play programmes for referred children, as directed by the hospital Play specialist.
- Regular cleaning and general maintenance of play material.
- To observe and assess the child development reporting any significant information to relevant members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To understand the needs of children with complex needs and psychological issues.
- Knowledge of the impact of illness and hospitalisation on the child and family.
- Ensure accurate records are documented in the childs nursing pathway.
- Ensure a family centred care approach is advocated.
- Ensure due regard is given to the customs, culture, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff. To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Ensure due regard is given to the safety of patients belongings according to Trust policies.
- Basic life support skills are essential and will be updated at least yearly.
- Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency.
- Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
- To work effectively as a team member within the department.
- Ensure health promotion is up to date in the paediatric area, providing children and their families with relevant and current information.
- Work within allocated budget.
- Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.
- Attend relevant in-house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies.
- Participate in a yearly appraisal, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.
Annex 21 Pay scale
(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the payband maximum of the fully qualified rate;(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training:70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training:65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Hospital Play Specialist Qualification
Essential
- Do you hold a Hospital Play Specialist Qualification?
- If not, do you have a Level 3 childcare qualification and GCSE English and Maths?
Desirable
- Have you undertaken Paediatric basic life support (include name of course)
Experience
Essential
- Tell us about your experience of play in a hospital setting including examples of how it has improved someones experience
Desirable
- What do you understand to be the most important elements of hospital play
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Give an example of how you have worked under pressure.
- What experiences do you have as part of a multidisciplinary team
- How do you demonstrate good written or oral communication
Knowledge
Essential
- What do you understand Family centred care means?
- What experience do you have of assessing developmental milestones
Desirable
- What safeguarding training have you undertaken? (include level and provider if possible)
Personal qualities
Essential
- What previous experience do you have of working within a team
Person Specification
Hospital Play Specialist Qualification
Essential
- Do you hold a Hospital Play Specialist Qualification?
- If not, do you have a Level 3 childcare qualification and GCSE English and Maths?
Desirable
- Have you undertaken Paediatric basic life support (include name of course)
Experience
Essential
- Tell us about your experience of play in a hospital setting including examples of how it has improved someones experience
Desirable
- What do you understand to be the most important elements of hospital play
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Give an example of how you have worked under pressure.
- What experiences do you have as part of a multidisciplinary team
- How do you demonstrate good written or oral communication
Knowledge
Essential
- What do you understand Family centred care means?
- What experience do you have of assessing developmental milestones
Desirable
- What safeguarding training have you undertaken? (include level and provider if possible)
Personal qualities
Essential
- What previous experience do you have of working within a team
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alice Ward - Robert Jones &Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Twmpath Lane
Gobowen
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
