Job summary
Working with the support of a team of registered children's nurses.
Provide a suitable environment for children to play, within the hospital setting i.e. the children's ward, Paediatric assessment unit and children's out-patient centre.
Provide specialist advice regarding play to the ward and multi-disciplinary teams.
Provide support to children aged 0-16 who are undergoing medical/surgical treatment and procedures, using play therapy and distraction techniques.
Main duties of the job
- To provide and initiate structured play opportunities for children aged 0-16 who are receiving hospital treatment, ensuring the care is age and developmentally appropriate.
- To provide play preparation and distraction for children undergoing a procedure which they may find distressing.
- To provide play which allows for normal growth and development.
- Ensure there are age appropriate toys and activities and be responsible for the cleaning as per UHB policy and maintenance of these toys.
- The ability to accurately assess a child's anxiety level and provide appropriate play opportunities to help alleviate anxiety.
- Create a child orientated, family centered environment where play occurs naturally at all times.
- Work within a team to maintain the child's link with family and home.
- Endeavour to support a child through the use of distraction and diversion therapy, e.g. playing, reading and talking when children are being held for sometimes distressing clinical procedures.
- Participate in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues including reporting and incidents.
- Plan and organise play activities for the day.
- Contribute to the development of other staff.
- Communicate effectively with children and their parents/carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication such as play and interaction.
- Understand that all aspects of work to be treated in a confidential manner
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. if additional information regarding this role is required please contact the ward manager as below.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. if additional information regarding this role is required please contact the ward manager as below.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess NVQ Level 3 in Childrens care, learning and development, CACHE level 3 Diploma in child care and education or BTEC National Diploma in Childrens care, learning and development or the equivalent level of knowledge, training & experience.
- Experience of working with children and young people in a health care setting
Desirable
- Holds or working towards a Health Play qualification or equivalent.
- worked previously as a play leader within an acute setting
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current health initiatives for infants, children, young people and families. Demonstrates good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess NVQ Level 3 in Childrens care, learning and development, CACHE level 3 Diploma in child care and education or BTEC National Diploma in Childrens care, learning and development or the equivalent level of knowledge, training & experience.
- Experience of working with children and young people in a health care setting
Desirable
- Holds or working towards a Health Play qualification or equivalent.
- worked previously as a play leader within an acute setting
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of current health initiatives for infants, children, young people and families. Demonstrates good communication skills, both written and verbal.
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).
