Job summary
The post holder will be a member of the play department providing inclusive play service within the activity centre and throughout the hospital.
To work within the structure of the play department referring to the health play specialist, team leads or the play service manager when necessary.
The post holder will be assigned to a specific area but would be expected to work in other areas as required.
The post holder will hold a level 3 play or equivalent qualification with 2 years work experience in a
Main duties of the job
- Create an interesting, stimulating and fun environment, where children and their siblings can play normally to fulfil their emotional, social and development needs.
- Organise activities at the bedside or within the play areas that encourages children and young people to engage with activities.
- Use your knowledge and understanding of child development when selecting play and recreational activities to support the child's/young person's level of development through normalising and developmental play.
- Provide play distraction before, during and after medical procedures in line with the play team referral process, under the supervision of the senior play team
- Maintain a clean and safe child focussed environment adhering to trust health and safety policies. Continually risk assessing areas and resources.
Be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the patient in their care. Escalate medical or social concerns to the appropriate member of staff
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
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the main duties and responsibilities for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details about the main duties and responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experince
Essential
- oWorking with children/young people in a play/education or hospital setting
- oWorking as a team member and as individual
- oWorking with parent/careers and extended family
Desirable
- oDocumented evidence of continued professional development
skills & Abilites
Essential
- oAbility to work with and provide creative activities to individuals and groups of children and young people
- oEffective written and verbal communication sills
- oGood organisation skills
- oHealth, safety, infection control and risk awareness
- oTake responsibility of own actions and promotes good team working
- oGood basic IT skills
Aptiudes
Essential
- oAdaptable to a busy work environment
- oTreats others with courtesy and respect
Desirable
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in play or equivalent
- o3 GCES's/levels including maths and English grade 2/c and above
Desirable
- oTraining/qualification that supports role i.e. sensory play, disability awareness, arts/crafts
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experince
Essential
- oWorking with children/young people in a play/education or hospital setting
- oWorking as a team member and as individual
- oWorking with parent/careers and extended family
Desirable
- oDocumented evidence of continued professional development
skills & Abilites
Essential
- oAbility to work with and provide creative activities to individuals and groups of children and young people
- oEffective written and verbal communication sills
- oGood organisation skills
- oHealth, safety, infection control and risk awareness
- oTake responsibility of own actions and promotes good team working
- oGood basic IT skills
Aptiudes
Essential
- oAdaptable to a busy work environment
- oTreats others with courtesy and respect
Desirable
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in play or equivalent
- o3 GCES's/levels including maths and English grade 2/c and above
Desirable
- oTraining/qualification that supports role i.e. sensory play, disability awareness, arts/crafts
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital
Upper maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
