Job summary
Applicants will need to possess a child care qualification level 3 or equivalent. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. The post holder will work practically within their clinical area/team, taking responsibility for the provision of play on a day-to-day basis.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Senior Health Play Specialist and Play Specialist to ensure that service provision meets service needs.
To support and facilitate high quality individualised/group play with patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and Healthcare Play Specialist's.
To be responsible for acting in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of Play services.
To be responsible for the daily planning, organisation and delivery of play.
As a member of the play service you will be responsible for the promotion of play for the play department of varying age ranges
You must be able to work flexibly within the team and provide general play support where need be
For more information or to book an informal visit please contact:
Justine Makin
Play Service Manager
Email - justine.makin@alderhey.nhs.uk
Ryan Gray
Deputy Service Manager
Email - ryan.gray@alderhey.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with children/young people and their families and strive to make the hospital journey as pleasant as possible.Applicants will need to possess a child care qualification level 3 or equivalent. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. The post holder will work practically within their clinical area/team, taking responsibility for the provision of play on a day-to-day basis.The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Senior Healthcare Play Specialist and Play Specialist to ensure that service provision meets service needs.To support and facilitate high quality individualised/group play with patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and Healthcare Play Specialist's.To be responsible for acting in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of Play services department.To be responsible for the daily planning, organisation and delivery of play.As a member of the play service you will be responsible for the promotion of play for varying age rangesYou must be able to work flexibly within the team and provide general play support where need be
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Play Assistant to join our Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Alder Hey Specialist Children's Hospital within the High Dependency Unit department. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to support others. It is essential that you can prioritise and manage your own workload whilst supporting your colleagues and the Multi-disciplinary team. Excellent knowledge of child development is essential, as is experience of working with a wide range of ages.
The successful candidate will work closely with children/young people and their families and strive to make the hospital journey as pleasant as possible.
Applicants will need to possess a child care qualification level 3 or equivalent. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. The post holder will work practically within their clinical area/team, taking responsibility for the provision of play on a day-to-day basis.
To support and facilitate high quality individualised/group play with patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and Healthcare Play Specialist's.
To be responsible for acting in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the good standard and reputation of Play services within the High Dependency Unit.
To be responsible for the daily planning, organisation and delivery of play.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Play Assistant is a person with knowledge and experience of play and recreation with the well child and is a fully integrated member of the Health Professionals Team.
The Play Leader will be based within ward/department teams and be line managed through the Therapeutic & Specialised Play Services.
The Play Assistant will be expected to work independently, liaising closely with Senior Health Play & Health Play Specialists, using own initiative and organisation skills to ensure the provision meets the needs of the service.The Play Assistant will provide individual developmental play, structured play/facilitated and recreation for all ages and diversities in an effort to fulfil emotional, social and developmental needs.The Play Assistant will provide play and recreation provision to help promote public health and current government legalisation for children and young people of all ages.The Play Assistant will take an active role in promoting and developing equality and diversity through play and recreation for children and young peoples individual needs. The Play Assistant will help create a positive environment and positive patient experience for all children and young people and their families.The play Assistant will provide interesting and stimulating play/recreation programmes for children, young people ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.The Play Assistant will work closely with a qualified and registered Health Play Specialist team to develop simple play techniques used in healthcare through supervision.The Play Assistant will work closely with a qualified and registered Play Specialist for mentorship, supervision and leadership to assist working with the sick child and his/her family.The Play Assistant will highlight the importance of play in assisting recovery and aiding development to parents, carers and all health professionals and students.The Play Assistant will be based within one ward or department, they may be asked to work across the trust in other areas and undertake trust initiatives.As a member of the play service, the Play Assistant will be responsible for the promotion of the play service within the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Play Assistant is a person with knowledge and experience of play and recreation with the well child and is a fully integrated member of the Health Professionals Team.
The Play Leader will be based within ward/department teams and be line managed through the Therapeutic & Specialised Play Services.
The Play Assistant will be expected to work independently, liaising closely with Senior Health Play & Health Play Specialists, using own initiative and organisation skills to ensure the provision meets the needs of the service.The Play Assistant will provide individual developmental play, structured play/facilitated and recreation for all ages and diversities in an effort to fulfil emotional, social and developmental needs.The Play Assistant will provide play and recreation provision to help promote public health and current government legalisation for children and young people of all ages.The Play Assistant will take an active role in promoting and developing equality and diversity through play and recreation for children and young peoples individual needs. The Play Assistant will help create a positive environment and positive patient experience for all children and young people and their families.The play Assistant will provide interesting and stimulating play/recreation programmes for children, young people ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.The Play Assistant will work closely with a qualified and registered Health Play Specialist team to develop simple play techniques used in healthcare through supervision.The Play Assistant will work closely with a qualified and registered Play Specialist for mentorship, supervision and leadership to assist working with the sick child and his/her family.The Play Assistant will highlight the importance of play in assisting recovery and aiding development to parents, carers and all health professionals and students.The Play Assistant will be based within one ward or department, they may be asked to work across the trust in other areas and undertake trust initiatives.As a member of the play service, the Play Assistant will be responsible for the promotion of the play service within the trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Childcare Level 3 NNEB/LEVEL 3/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children in a childcare setting
- Experience working with young people
- Experience of supporting children in hospital using a range of interventions to support the patient's specific needs
- Experience of implementing play-based activity to support the CYP developmental needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work within and communicate with the MDT
- Ability to document and record accurately via Meditech and approved written documentation.
skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise
- Awareness of HPS standards and best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Childcare Level 3 NNEB/LEVEL 3/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children in a childcare setting
- Experience working with young people
- Experience of supporting children in hospital using a range of interventions to support the patient's specific needs
- Experience of implementing play-based activity to support the CYP developmental needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work within and communicate with the MDT
- Ability to document and record accurately via Meditech and approved written documentation.
skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise
- Awareness of HPS standards and best practice.
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).
