Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated Health Play Specialist to join our caring, friendly and busy Neurofibromatosis (NF) team at the National Neurofibromatosis Centre at Guy's Hospital. The successful candidate will be working within an out-patient setting, working with children and their families who have Neurofibromatosis Type 1, which is a genetic, lifelong condition. We are looking for someone who is empathetic, fun and able to adapt to children who may have a range of learning difficulties up to and including transition to our adult service. Training will be given on the condition.
The post holder will be able to support a welcoming play environment and develop materials to guide children through their out-patient experience. You will work alongside an experienced MDT and be adaptable and have good communication skills.
The post holder will need to work 8.30-4.30 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and 9-12pm on either the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to work as part of a large MDT within the Neurofibromatosis Centre out-patients department at Guy's Hospital.
To provide safe, individualised play support, distraction and supervision to children attending the NF National centre out patients department
Develop resources to guide children through the out-patient experience and ensure a welcoming, play environment
Ensure links with departments such as MRI within the Evelina Children's Hospital.
Mentoring/supervision will be given by the Evelina Play Lead
The post holder will need to work 8.30-4.30 on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month and 9-12pm on either the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of the month.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Evelina London cares for local children in Lambeth and Southwark and provides specialist services across south east England including cardiac, renal and critical care services. We lead a number of specialist service networks aiming to ensure children are treated locally where possible, but have access to specialist expertise when they need it. Our community services include health visiting, school nursing and support for families of children with long-term conditions.
Our adult community services teams deliver care at the heart of the local communities we serve, working in partnership with GPs, local authorities and other healthcare and voluntary sector organisations. Working with our partners in Lambeth and Southwark, we are focusing on new ways of working to improve care for local patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide safe, individualised play support, distraction and supervision to children attending the NF National centre out patients department
Develop resources to guide children through the out-patient experience and ensure a welcoming, play environment
Ensure links with departments such as MRI within the Evelina Childrens Hospital.
Mentoring/supervision will be given by the Evelina Play Lead
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide safe, individualised play support, distraction and supervision to children attending the NF National centre out patients department
Develop resources to guide children through the out-patient experience and ensure a welcoming, play environment
Ensure links with departments such as MRI within the Evelina Childrens Hospital.
Mentoring/supervision will be given by the Evelina Play Lead
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Experience working within a multidisplinary team
- Registered HPSET Student Play Specialist or Registered Play Specialist (HPSET, or CCLS)
- Broad experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience working with special needs children
- Experience working in a hospital with sick children or adolescent
Education
Essential
- Holds a diploma in specialist play for sick children and young people or equivilant experience
- Diploma in nursery nursing or btec childcare and development qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to implement therapeutic programs of play
- Able to provide basic preparative distraction and post procedural play
- Good communicator, works independently and part of a team
- Ability to plan, design age appropriate play and developmental activities for children and adolescents
Desirable
- Able to remain calm in an emergency situation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children
- Experience working within a multidisplinary team
- Registered HPSET Student Play Specialist or Registered Play Specialist (HPSET, or CCLS)
- Broad experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience working with special needs children
- Experience working in a hospital with sick children or adolescent
Education
Essential
- Holds a diploma in specialist play for sick children and young people or equivilant experience
- Diploma in nursery nursing or btec childcare and development qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of child development and ability to implement therapeutic programs of play
- Able to provide basic preparative distraction and post procedural play
- Good communicator, works independently and part of a team
- Ability to plan, design age appropriate play and developmental activities for children and adolescents
Desirable
- Able to remain calm in an emergency situation
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
