Job summary
The purpose of this role is to promote the value of hospital play and ensure that a variety of normative and therapeutic play activity is delivered to the child/young person, to ensure their stay in hospital is a positive experience.
To use structured play to prepare the child/young person for medical or nursing treatment, in order to reduce anxiety.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive assessment of the child/young persons play needs.
Plan, implement and evaluate play delivery according to changing health needs Maintain accurate patient records providing written evidence of play treatments.
Observe and report a childs development level as required. Use appropriate play activities to encourage development.
Involve the child/young person/carers and their families in the planning and delivery of play, communicating with the children and their families at an appropriate level for their individual needs.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and liaise with the nursing teams providing feedback on individual childrens needs, comforts and appropriate play.
Communicate elements of the role to all members of the multi professional team to ensure the role is utilised effectively.
Carry out pre-operative assessment of patients with the nursing team to manage the childs preparation and anxiety, prior to investigations and or procedures.
Undertake post procedural play. Provide distraction or diversional play as required.
Demonstrate sound skills in managing play requirements for children with special and complex needs.
Demonstrate creativity in the childrens environment to ensure a child friendly environment is created.
Participate in case conferences as appropriate and negotiated with the |Senior Sister.
Provide advice and support on any play related issue to health care
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience.Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
000549
Job locations
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website
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