Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Play Department at Bristol Royal Children's Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced Health Play Specialist to help support a well-established team to implement safe, high quality play programmes within our very busy hospital.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a team of Senior Health Play Specialists who support the Play Services Manager with the smooth running of the department whilst having line-management responsibility for a small number of staff. They will also work closely with our charitable partners and other hospital staff to ensure that our patients get the best possible experience during their hospital visits.
If you are a dynamic and innovative individual with a passion for play who is looking to progress their career, we would welcome your application.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Health Play Specialist with children in a hospital setting
- Experience of assessing patients' needs to provide specialised play, therapeutic distraction, preparation and post procedural play
- Excellent knowledge of child development
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other in house systems
- Awareness of budget and stock control
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Foundation Degree (FdA) in Healthcare Play Specialism or equivalent
- Current HPSET registration (or overseas equivalent) or be in the process of re-registering. You will be required to remain registered with HPSET (or overseas equivalent) whilst in post
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Health Play Specialist with children in a hospital setting
- Experience of assessing patients' needs to provide specialised play, therapeutic distraction, preparation and post procedural play
- Excellent knowledge of child development
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under own initiative
Desirable
- Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other in house systems
- Awareness of budget and stock control
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Foundation Degree (FdA) in Healthcare Play Specialism or equivalent
- Current HPSET registration (or overseas equivalent) or be in the process of re-registering. You will be required to remain registered with HPSET (or overseas equivalent) whilst in post
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
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Upper Maudlin St.
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
