Job summary
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice.
We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground breaking work ensuring our patients receive the very best and latest in cancer treatment and care.
Main duties of the job
- Work as a member of the play team to provide play/ activities for paediatric and adolescent patients. The Play Assistant will be expected to work on the McElwain / TYA wards and all areas of OCCYP.
- To provide a quality and holistic play service for all children and their families across the OCCYP unit. This would be in the play areas and also at the bedside.
- To ensure all children and adolescents have the access to the play service whilst at the hospital.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To plan and facilitate play /activities for children and adolescents in hospital. To adapt the activity to meet their developmental and medical needs.
- To plan a programme of daily activities, which is appropriate to the child and adolescent. This will be on the wards, Day care and Outpatients.
- To assist in the creation of a caring, stimulating, fun and safe environment. For the patients and their siblings.
- To support parents/carers and signpost to the appropriate member of the multi disciplinary team.
- To plan, organise weekly activity programmes and monthly events.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To plan and facilitate play /activities for children and adolescents in hospital. To adapt the activity to meet their developmental and medical needs.
- To plan a programme of daily activities, which is appropriate to the child and adolescent. This will be on the wards, Day care and Outpatients.
- To assist in the creation of a caring, stimulating, fun and safe environment. For the patients and their siblings.
- To support parents/carers and signpost to the appropriate member of the multi disciplinary team.
- To plan, organise weekly activity programmes and monthly events.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Childcare, NNEB, BTEC or equivalent
- Proven demonstrable experience of working with children/young people
- GCSE English and Maths
Experience
Desirable
- In the hospital setting
- Demonstrable experience of working with parents/ carers and families
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of children, adolescents and young people
- Ability to communicate and support families under stress
- Experience of working with children/young people with additional needs
- Experience of working with adolescents
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Childcare, NNEB, BTEC or equivalent
- Proven demonstrable experience of working with children/young people
- GCSE English and Maths
Experience
Desirable
- In the hospital setting
- Demonstrable experience of working with parents/ carers and families
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of children, adolescents and young people
- Ability to communicate and support families under stress
- Experience of working with children/young people with additional needs
- Experience of working with adolescents
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).
