Job summary
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and
is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the
fastest growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and
tertiary care to children, young people and their families from Leeds,
Yorkshire, and the North of England.
At
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we have defined a culture based on values
and behaviours known as the Leeds Way - Patient Centred, Fair, Collaborative,
Accountable and Empowered. We have recently been assessed as a Good
Hospital by the CQC.
We
are looking for a Play Specialist / Play leader to work over Paediatric Wards
/settings to work as part of a team of Hospital Play specialists/ Play
Leaders to provide high quality,
holistic play service for children and their families. To ensure all children
have appropriate access to play whilst in hospital, plan play programmes
enabling children and young people to understand, accept and co-ordinate with
treatment.
You
would need to show an enthusiastic manor , be dynamic, while motivated, at
all times
This
post will look to develop and support current Play Services as well as
leading in good practice.
You
will need to have experience of working with families sensitively under
stress/pressure.
Main duties of the job
Working
as part of the play team and service you will
ensure planned and supervised play/activities are provided for
children and young people on the wards, clinic, and other environments where
children are treated. Consider the complex needs of children within the
hospital environment.
Prepare
children for treatments and procedures.
Alleviate
anxiety related to clinical procedures or situations through diversional
occupation.
Ensure
toys and play equipment are safe and appropriate for the age/developmental
stage of each child/young person and appropriate stock is maintained.
Ensure
the ward environment is child friendly and stimulating.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and
is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the
fastest growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and
tertiary care to children, young people and their families from Leeds,
Yorkshire, and the North of England.
At
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we have defined a culture based on values
and behaviours known as the Leeds Way - Patient Centred, Fair, Collaborative,
Accountable and Empowered. We have recently been assessed as a Good
Hospital by the CQC. The Leeds Childrens Hospital is Aiming High;
Delivering the Best. We strive to be a place where staff are proud to work
and children, young people and their families feel welcome.
About us
Our
ambition is to be a globally recognised, leading provider of healthcare for
children and young people; engaging with our patients and their families to
make our services and their experience the best they can be. Our holistic
approach focuses on ensuring that children receive the best possible clinical
care whilst supporting them to live their best life and to achieve their key
milestones.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital operates 27 highly specialist services, which constitutes
around 67% of the hospitals total activity. More than 62,000 outpatient
appointments are held each year and there are approximately 22,600 inpatient
episodes.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Play Specialist / Play Leader
Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the fastest growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and tertiary care to children, young people and their families from Leeds, Yorkshire, and the North of England.
At Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we have defined a culture based on values and behaviours known as the Leeds Way - Patient Centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable and Empowered. We have recently been assessed as a Good Hospital by the CQC. The Leeds Childrens Hospital is Aiming High; Delivering the Best. We strive to be a place where staff are proud to work and children, young people and their families feel welcome.
We are looking for a Play Specialist / Play leader to work across sight within our Paediatric Radiotherapy department which is situated at Bexley wing at St James hospital and within our Paediatric Oncology wards at Leeds Childrens Hospital.
You will be working within a team of Hospital Play specialist as part of the play service to provide high quality, holistic play service for children and their families. To ensure all children have appropriate access to play whilst in hospital, plan play programmes enabling children and young people to understand, accept and co-ordinate with treatment.
You will be responsible for recording data, collating patient referrals, helping to develop this new role.
You would need to show an enthusiastic manor, be dynamic, while motivated, at all times.
This post will look to develop and support current Play Services as well as leading in good practice.
You will need to have experience of working with families sensitively under stress/pressure.
You will be required to work closely and effectively as part of the play team and with all multi professional teams within all wider teams / departments while holding excellent written and communication skills.
Due to the specialists skills needed within this role it is desirable that you hold a Health Play Specialist qualification.
This role will include some weekend working
Job description
Job responsibilities
Play Specialist / Play Leader
Leeds Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the fastest growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and tertiary care to children, young people and their families from Leeds, Yorkshire, and the North of England.
At Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we have defined a culture based on values and behaviours known as the Leeds Way - Patient Centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable and Empowered. We have recently been assessed as a Good Hospital by the CQC. The Leeds Childrens Hospital is Aiming High; Delivering the Best. We strive to be a place where staff are proud to work and children, young people and their families feel welcome.
We are looking for a Play Specialist / Play leader to work across sight within our Paediatric Radiotherapy department which is situated at Bexley wing at St James hospital and within our Paediatric Oncology wards at Leeds Childrens Hospital.
You will be working within a team of Hospital Play specialist as part of the play service to provide high quality, holistic play service for children and their families. To ensure all children have appropriate access to play whilst in hospital, plan play programmes enabling children and young people to understand, accept and co-ordinate with treatment.
You will be responsible for recording data, collating patient referrals, helping to develop this new role.
You would need to show an enthusiastic manor, be dynamic, while motivated, at all times.
This post will look to develop and support current Play Services as well as leading in good practice.
You will need to have experience of working with families sensitively under stress/pressure.
You will be required to work closely and effectively as part of the play team and with all multi professional teams within all wider teams / departments while holding excellent written and communication skills.
Due to the specialists skills needed within this role it is desirable that you hold a Health Play Specialist qualification.
This role will include some weekend working
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Childcare/play work qualification level 3 and above Foundation degree in healthcare play specialism or hospital play specialist qualification (Professional Diploma BTEC level 4) registered with th
Desirable
- Foundation degree in healthcare play specialism or hospital play specialist qualification
- (Professional Diploma BTEC level 4) registered with the Society of Health Play Specialist
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Team working Good communication written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Experience working with children
Experience
Desirable
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post Child development and related play development
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy
Qualifications
Essential
- Childcare/play work qualification level 3 and above Foundation degree in healthcare play specialism or hospital play specialist qualification (Professional Diploma BTEC level 4) registered with th
Desirable
- Foundation degree in healthcare play specialism or hospital play specialist qualification
- (Professional Diploma BTEC level 4) registered with the Society of Health Play Specialist
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Team working Good communication written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Experience working with children
Experience
Desirable
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post Child development and related play development
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.
