Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen here at NUH, we are looking for a qualified, experienced and registered healthcare play specialist to join the Paediatric Rheumatology Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to promote play and provide some therapeutic input to children, young people and their families. You will work both independently and alongside a large multidisciplinary tea, to develop your skill sets in specialist areas and continue your professional development in the hospital setting an out in the community. You will be working with patients ranging from age 0-18 years.
The successful candidate will sit under management of the lead paediatric rheumatology nurse but will also be supported by the play specialist lead for professional development and have the opportunity to liaise with the current play team at NUH.
Main duties of the job
Working unsupervised but under the direction of a registered professional, the post holder will be required to provide a high standard of specialised play and support to children and young people in hospital, their own homes and other community settings as required. The post holder must be able to travel to such locations.
The post holder will be required to work as a member of the Nottingham paediatric and adolescent rheumatology service and may on occasions be required to assist the paediatric rheumatology service in Leicester.
The post holder should be a qualified Hospital Play Specialist (HPS) and may hold the NNEB or CACHE Diploma in Nursery Nursing or BTEC National Diploma in Nursery Nursing/Childhood Studies or equivalent.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to work unsupervised but seek appropriate help and guidance as required.
- To initially build up relationships with patients and families on the ward in order to help transition out into the community
- To act as the childs advocate ensuring the childs best interests come first.
- To post holder will need to be able to adapt to different environments and have a flexible schedule whilst booking in hospital settings and home visits.
- Work with the childs family as a whole, acknowledging their needs and wishes whilst providing the best care for the child.
- Devise and implement therapeutic intervention and play activities tailored to each individual childs health and development needs. These activities should be reviewed regularly.
- Understand the need and the use of preparation, distraction, post procedural and passive play and implement this to support the child and family through initiation of the management of their rheumatology conditions and procedures.
- To understand the need for and initiate the use of specialised therapeutic play. Provide appropriate play activities suitable and safe for the use with Rheumatology patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to work unsupervised but seek appropriate help and guidance as required.
- To initially build up relationships with patients and families on the ward in order to help transition out into the community
- To act as the childs advocate ensuring the childs best interests come first.
- To post holder will need to be able to adapt to different environments and have a flexible schedule whilst booking in hospital settings and home visits.
- Work with the childs family as a whole, acknowledging their needs and wishes whilst providing the best care for the child.
- Devise and implement therapeutic intervention and play activities tailored to each individual childs health and development needs. These activities should be reviewed regularly.
- Understand the need and the use of preparation, distraction, post procedural and passive play and implement this to support the child and family through initiation of the management of their rheumatology conditions and procedures.
- To understand the need for and initiate the use of specialised therapeutic play. Provide appropriate play activities suitable and safe for the use with Rheumatology patients.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a practitioner with HPSET
- oFully Qualified HPS with certificate - foundation degree
- o2 years working within a professional childcare setting
Desirable
- oSafeguarding training and evidence to support this.
- oNNEB Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- oPrevious NHS experience for a minimum of a year.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- oAble to communicate well with children/young people of all ages
- oGood written & verbal communication skills
- oAble to communicate/interact with the multi disciplinary team
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- oRapidly assess the play requirements of children & young people with long term medical conditions
- oBasic knowledge of Child Protection issues
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a practitioner with HPSET
- oFully Qualified HPS with certificate - foundation degree
- o2 years working within a professional childcare setting
Desirable
- oSafeguarding training and evidence to support this.
- oNNEB Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
- oPrevious NHS experience for a minimum of a year.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- oAble to communicate well with children/young people of all ages
- oGood written & verbal communication skills
- oAble to communicate/interact with the multi disciplinary team
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- oRapidly assess the play requirements of children & young people with long term medical conditions
- oBasic knowledge of Child Protection issues
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham Children's Hospital
Paediatric Rheumatology Nurses Office, D Floor, East Block, QMC Campus
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)