Hospital Play Assistant

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a qualified, highly motivated, positive and enthusiastic individual with a passion to provide excellent play support to become a hospital play assistant within the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital.

Under the direction and supervision of hospital play specialists the post holder(s) will participate as a member of the support services, providing and promoting play in the hospital environment. The Jenny Lind Children's Hospital incorporates Children's Inpatient, Emergency, Ambulatory and Outpatient care. The post holder will be required to work across all clinical areas within children's services.

We are committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care with play at the heart of what we do and are looking for a positive, flexible and motivated individual to work as a hospital play assistant. You will be required to work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to contribute to the provision of play.

Following further discussion there will be occasions to enhance your knowledge and skills further through competency work. there will also be a prospect for the postholder to discuss training opportunities to undertake hospital play specialist training to cover the need of the service we offer.

In post, you will be expected to work 12 hour shifts, covering days, weekends, bank holidays and late finishes ( 21.30) but there is some flexibility which can be discussed at the interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to assist in creating a child focused environment where play occurs naturally at all times, working in conjunction with the play specialists.
Opportunity to provide age appropriate group and individual playroom and bedside activities to children in our care
Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of play services within the hospital.
Opportunity to discuss training to undertake hospital play specialist training.

Thank you for taking the time to read through the job advert we look forward to reading your application.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

12 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-W1704

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide age appropriate group and individual playroom and bedside activities to inpatient children.
To work as a member of the multidiscipilary team contributing to decisions and planning with regard to patient care, including written documentation.
To assist other members of the MDT in distracting children during invasive procedures as requested.
To contribute to liaison with and support a variety of non-hospital professionals, including the visiting teacher, scouts association and other visiting agencies.
To encourage and extend play activities in other areas of the hospital.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide age appropriate group and individual playroom and bedside activities to inpatient children.
To work as a member of the multidiscipilary team contributing to decisions and planning with regard to patient care, including written documentation.
To assist other members of the MDT in distracting children during invasive procedures as requested.
To contribute to liaison with and support a variety of non-hospital professionals, including the visiting teacher, scouts association and other visiting agencies.
To encourage and extend play activities in other areas of the hospital.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB or NVQ 3 in childcare or other equivalent as required

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of 0-16 years child development, acquired through experience in relevant child development / play setting

Skills

Essential

Good all round communication skills
Good Organisational Skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NNEB or NVQ 3 in childcare or other equivalent as required

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge of 0-16 years child development, acquired through experience in relevant child development / play setting

Skills

Essential

Good all round communication skills
Good Organisational Skills

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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