Job summary
Due to an exciting development we are looking to recruit a band 3 play assistant to join our play team in supporting Children and young people through their hospital journey. Candidates must hold a level 3 child care qualification or equivalent in order to provide and maintain a safe, friendly and child focused environment. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge, skills and experience in child development, play and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to document and participate in developmental assessments.
For an informal discussion please contact Sally Shepherd or Helen Hayles on 0116 258 7549
Main duties of the job
- To provide a safe and welcoming environment demonstrating a caring and relaxed attitude towards any child and family entering the ward or departments
- To work with children of all ages, individually or in groups in a variety of settings.
- To organise and supervise play activities for individual and groups of children and young people in hospital according to their individual needs and as part of their overall plan
- To provide play based observations to support the overall assessment of children and young people
- To establish effective communication, both verbally and written with children/families and the multi-disciplinary team.
- To understand and use play documentation to communicate relevant information and /or progress being aware of the need for confidentiality both with the written and spoken word
- To ensure that all toys, play equipment and facilities are clean, in good repair and stored safety
- To ensure that a safe environment is created for children their families and staff in accordance with the Trusts safety policy
About us
We are a national and regional centre for specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical research facility and the local hospital for communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. We have an established international reputation for research excellence incardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes, renal and cancer medicine. Together with University of Leicester, Loughborough University and De Montfort University we provide world-class training for the future NHS workforce. Our three acute sites are the Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Leicester General Hospital and the Glenfield Hospital. We provide services in seven community hospitals as well as in people's homes and virtually. As a large health and care provider, we are also a significant local employer. More than 18,000 people from over 70 different nationalities work at UHL, making us the largest employer in the city and one of the largest in the region. We use our economic influence to improve the health and wellbeing of our community through purchasing local goods and services and being a good civic partner. We work with local partners in the health and social care, local authority, voluntary and charitable sectors to improve health outcomes, foster economic and social development and reduce the health inequalities that some groups experience.
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for achieving standards of care set by example and direction.
- To be involved in Personal and Development reviews
- To support play audits
- To demonstrate flexibility when required to work in other areas
- To participate in play team meetings
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of clinical supervision and appraisal
- To attend mandatory training, keep abreast of current trends in play through reading literature and journals. And being supportive to change
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for achieving standards of care set by example and direction.
- To be involved in Personal and Development reviews
- To support play audits
- To demonstrate flexibility when required to work in other areas
- To participate in play team meetings
- To review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of clinical supervision and appraisal
- To attend mandatory training, keep abreast of current trends in play through reading literature and journals. And being supportive to change
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general secondary education
- NNEB/DCE/Btec National Diploma in Nursery Nursing
- NVQ3 in early years studies
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a child-care setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and provision of play activities
Desirable
- Working as part of a team
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills information
- Information governance i.e. confidentiality
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to apply theory to practice to support professional judgements
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of children to assess, plan & implement activities
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual and non-manual handling safely
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice To participate and undertake training and education as directed
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Good general secondary education
- NNEB/DCE/Btec National Diploma in Nursery Nursing
- NVQ3 in early years studies
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a child-care setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and provision of play activities
Desirable
- Working as part of a team
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Effective written and verbal communication skills information
- Information governance i.e. confidentiality
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
Desirable
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to apply theory to practice to support professional judgements
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Ability to work with individuals and groups of children to assess, plan & implement activities
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake manual and non-manual handling safely
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice To participate and undertake training and education as directed
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).
