Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Play Specialist to join our Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Alder Hey Specialist Children's Hospital within Oncology ward/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 post is for 22.5 hours per week on a 10 months fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will work closely with children/young people and their families and strive to make the hospital journey as pleasant as possible. The post holder must be able to provide Play Service input and support, specialised and therapeutic, normalising/developmental and sensory play and deliver preparation and distraction for our children and young people.
Applicants will need to possess a child care qualification level 3 or equivalent and the HPSET qualification. Applicants must be HPSET registered. At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of caredelivery. The post holder will work practically within their clinical area/team, taking responsibility for the delivering appropriate Play Service input and support on a day-to-day basis.
Main duties of the job
The HPS will provide developmental, therapeutic and specialised play techniques for all ages and diversities in an effort to fulfil emotional, social and developmental needs and help alleviate emotional trauma related to hospital.
The HPS will help to bridge the gap between hospital and home, creating a positive environment and a positive patient journey.
The HPS will provide interesting and stimulating play programmes for children and young people.
The HPS will highlight the importance of play in assisting recovery and aiding development to all health professionals and students.
The HPS will ensure accurate documentation of play therapy interventions carried out with the patient in a timely manner.
As a member of the play service the HPS will be responsible for the promotion of the play service within the trust.
The HPS will demonstrate & promote the values of Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
Our values:
We pride ourselves on the quality of our care, going the extra mile to make Alder hey a safe and special place for children and their families.
We are committed to continually improving for the benefit of our patients.
We are open and honest and engage everyone we meet with a smile.
We show that we value every individual for who they are and their contribution.
We work across the Alder Hey community in teams that are built on friendship, dedication, care and reassurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Play Specialist, (HPS) is a qualified & registered professional with expert knowledge and experience of play with the well child and with the sick child/young person. She/he is a fully integrated member of the Health Professionals Team. The Play Specialist will work within the Play Service and ward/department team but also she/he will work independently using their own initiative, organisation, leadership and time management.
The HPS will provide developmental, therapeutic and specialised play techniques for all ages and diversities in an effort to fulfil emotional, social and developmental needs and help alleviate emotional trauma related to hospital.
The HPS will help to bridge the gap between hospital and home, creating a positive environment and a positive patient journey.
The HPS will provide interesting and stimulating play programmes for children and young people.
The HPS will highlight the importance of play in assisting recovery and aiding development to all health professionals and students.
The HPS will ensure accurate documentation of play therapy interventions carried out with the patient in a timely manner.
As a member of the play service the HPS will be responsible for the promotion of the play service within the trust.
The HPS will demonstrate & promote the values of Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Health Play Specialist, (HPS) is a qualified & registered professional with expert knowledge and experience of play with the well child and with the sick child/young person. She/he is a fully integrated member of the Health Professionals Team. The Play Specialist will work within the Play Service and ward/department team but also she/he will work independently using their own initiative, organisation, leadership and time management.
The HPS will provide developmental, therapeutic and specialised play techniques for all ages and diversities in an effort to fulfil emotional, social and developmental needs and help alleviate emotional trauma related to hospital.
The HPS will help to bridge the gap between hospital and home, creating a positive environment and a positive patient journey.
The HPS will provide interesting and stimulating play programmes for children and young people.
The HPS will highlight the importance of play in assisting recovery and aiding development to all health professionals and students.
The HPS will ensure accurate documentation of play therapy interventions carried out with the patient in a timely manner.
As a member of the play service the HPS will be responsible for the promotion of the play service within the trust.
The HPS will demonstrate & promote the values of Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
- Childcare Experience in other setting
- Experience of Play in hospital
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Play in Hospital
- Knowledge of child development
- Normalising/Developmental Play
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
- Childcare Experience in other setting
- Experience of Play in hospital
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Play in Hospital
- Knowledge of child development
- Normalising/Developmental Play
Desirable
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).
