Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Health Play Specialist

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Job summary

Health Play Specialist 18 hours per week required to join our Play Team and be part of working with our paediatric surgical day team to provide a seamless service

Must have Professional UK registrations to apply - . FdA Healthcare Play Specialism, Edexcel Cert or Btec in Hospital Play specialism, or HPSC / HPSEB

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play an integral part in caring for children and young people within the Child Health, Emergency department and other areas across the 2 hospital sites (Basingstoke and Winchester). You will also work as a member of the multi-professional team using theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the therapeutic play interventions, contributing to the promotion and maintenance of a child friendly environment.

Must have Professional UK registrations to apply - . FdA Healthcare Play Specialism, Edexcel Cert or Btec in Hospital Play specialism, or HPSC / HPSEB

About us

As our organisation continues to develop we are currently in an exciting position to extend our service due to the increased restoration work. The trust has had to increase the number of Paediatric day case surgical theatre work . We are running extra surgical paediatric day case theatre lists across the 2 sites to ensure we meet our waiting list target.

You will be part of a friendly and experienced Health Hospital Play specialist team who will support your professional development. If you believe you have the skills, enthusiasm and creativity to join our team we would like to hear from you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

251-FCSS3458-LG-F

Job locations

Basingstoke/ winchester

Winchester/Basingstoke

SO22 5DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programs for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan.

To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of play equipment and to contribute to the maintenance of a safe and tidy environment where children and young people have access to play facilities identifying and reporting areas of risk.

To plan and implement individual therapeutic play programs to include preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post-procedural play.

To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using reflective practice to achieve best outcomes.

To provide support to families to facilitate play for the children and their siblings.

To provide play based observations to influence and support the overall assessment of the child

To take on individual referrals for children experiencing difficulty in managing hospital admission/procedures, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic interventions.

To maintain a professional portfolio in line with HPSET recommendations for re-registration, recording learning outcomes from participation in internal and external development opportunities.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.