Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a principle Cancer Unit based at Birmingham Children's Hospital called Waterfall house, one of the UK's largest Primary Treatment Centre's for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, and to make a real difference to the lives of families across the region affected by childhood cancer. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within our inpatient and out-patient Haematology/Oncology units. You will have excellent communication skills, be well organized, thrive in a busy and challenging environment, and enjoy working as a key member of a multi-professional team.
Main duties of the job
To work in collaboration with the Play and Youth Service team to meet the general and normalizing play/recreation/leisure needs of children & young people through the facilitation of activities within the designated areas within the Trust; the Play & Admissions Centre, Pre-Assessment, wards and out-patient clinic areas across the Trust.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in Child Health and Social Care or equivalent
- oPrevious relevant experience, especially in the care of children/young people aged 0-19 years
- oKnowledge of the importance of play and how development can affect this
- oKnowledge of development
- oKnowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
- oKnowledge and understanding of issues relating to safe guarding and cultural and diversity awareness
- oKnowledge/experieBasic IT skills or be prepared to undertake training identified by the Trustnce working with children/young people with additional needs - Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability
- oDemonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- oDemonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- oTeam working
- oPunctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Desirable
- oMaking Every Contact Count (MECC) training or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ level 3 in Child Health and Social Care or equivalent
- oPrevious relevant experience, especially in the care of children/young people aged 0-19 years
- oKnowledge of the importance of play and how development can affect this
- oKnowledge of development
- oKnowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
- oKnowledge and understanding of issues relating to safe guarding and cultural and diversity awareness
- oKnowledge/experieBasic IT skills or be prepared to undertake training identified by the Trustnce working with children/young people with additional needs - Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disability
- oDemonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust
- oDemonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
- oTeam working
- oPunctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Desirable
- oMaking Every Contact Count (MECC) training or willingness to undertake
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women and Children's Hopsital
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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