Job summary
To promote and use play across the Paediatric department for children and young people who use this service.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Play specialist team to provideplay and recreational needs of individual children of anyage in hospital by providing a safe environment andappropriate materials. Promoting normal developmentof children by using play as a development aid.
About us
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good'with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."
We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We areAspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We areResourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We areExcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To maintain and supervise play activities for individual and groups ofchildren and young people in hospital, according to their individualneeds and as part of the overall care plan. Using knowledge of childdevelopment when selecting play activities.2. To work as part of the play specialist team, to select and applytherapeutic play programmes to include preparation for invasive andnon invasive procedures, distraction therapy, and post procedural play,under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Hospital PlaySpecialist.3. To plan a programme of daily play activities for the playroom/department.4.Understands the importance of the patient as the centre of the healthcare system. Demonstrates that he/ she consults and involves patientsin decisions about their care and wellbeing.5.To provide support to families under stress and in crisisHospital Play Leader- Page 2 of 46.To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity ofpatients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a servicesensitive to these needs.7.To ensure that up to date written records and activity data aremaintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards8. Works as an effective team member. Understands the importance ofteam working in the delivery of high quality care. Demonstrates goodcommunication with children, carers and ward team.9. Establish effective communication both verbal and written with childrenand families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.10.To ensure that up to date written records and activity data aremaintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards11.Supports the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse to ensuring the clinical areapractices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldecott principles12.Be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance withTrust health and safety standards13.Be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance withTrust health and safety standards14.Is able to identify how complaints may arise and how they should bedealt with.15.Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety andsecurity of self and others in work area. The post holder must ensurethat he/ she works within risk management/ occupational healthlegislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.16.Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal development andattend booked study days.17.Be aware of current research within own field.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To maintain and supervise play activities for individual and groups ofchildren and young people in hospital, according to their individualneeds and as part of the overall care plan. Using knowledge of childdevelopment when selecting play activities.2. To work as part of the play specialist team, to select and applytherapeutic play programmes to include preparation for invasive andnon invasive procedures, distraction therapy, and post procedural play,under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Hospital PlaySpecialist.3. To plan a programme of daily play activities for the playroom/department.4.Understands the importance of the patient as the centre of the healthcare system. Demonstrates that he/ she consults and involves patientsin decisions about their care and wellbeing.5.To provide support to families under stress and in crisisHospital Play Leader- Page 2 of 46.To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity ofpatients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a servicesensitive to these needs.7.To ensure that up to date written records and activity data aremaintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards8. Works as an effective team member. Understands the importance ofteam working in the delivery of high quality care. Demonstrates goodcommunication with children, carers and ward team.9. Establish effective communication both verbal and written with childrenand families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.10.To ensure that up to date written records and activity data aremaintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards11.Supports the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse to ensuring the clinical areapractices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldecott principles12.Be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance withTrust health and safety standards13.Be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance withTrust health and safety standards14.Is able to identify how complaints may arise and how they should bedealt with.15.Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety andsecurity of self and others in work area. The post holder must ensurethat he/ she works within risk management/ occupational healthlegislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.16.Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal development andattend booked study days.17.Be aware of current research within own field.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of childcare qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a paediatric care setting
Desirable
- Hospital based experience
Team Work
Essential
- Evidence of working in a team
Desirable
- Evidence of working with individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of childcare qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working in a paediatric care setting
Desirable
- Hospital based experience
Team Work
Essential
- Evidence of working in a team
Desirable
- Evidence of working with individuals
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.
