Job summary
The post holder will use specialist theoretical knowledge and expertise to develop specific goal assessments for the hospitalised child. the post holder will support the development of the play team, offering teaching and supervision to all hospital staff in relation to their specialist area. As a senior play specialist the post holder will contribute to the management of the play team taking on delegated responsibilities when required.
Main duties of the job
SENIOR REGISTERED HEALTH PLAY SPECIALIST
Band 5
37.5 hours 9 months secondment contract
Flexible working hours considered
This is a Band 5 post opportunity is to cover ENT/Plastics, Oral Maxilo facial Outpatients department.
The Band 5 roles will take on additional responsibilities and training to help with the day to day management and support of the Play Team manager. We are an already established and experienced play team who promotes the play service in the Children's Hospital and the Trust.
Do you have some expertise in this area ? Have a keen interest to learn new skills and the motivation to grasp opportunities. We need someone who is pro-active and will help to support the play team and the service.
You would be part of an experienced team, all working together, sharing expertise and benefiting from professional development opportunities. We are looking for someone who is committed, caring and compassionate to join this great team.
For this post we require:
- The professional Diploma on Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent
- You must be a registered Health Play Specialist with HPSET
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience
About us
This is also an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation and clinical research.
We aim to provide a service tailored to individual patients' needs as well as ensuring staff are supported through clinical supervision, educational programmes and on-going professional development. We actively, offer opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initiate assessments and develop specific therapeutic play programmes demonstrating knowledge and expertise in the development and psychological needs of the hospitalised child. Work with the multi-disciplinary team offering support and advice to parents about meeting their child need's.
Promote the development of the play service making contact across other clinical areas. Contribute to the management of the play specialist team taking on delegated responsibilities as required.
Maintain a professional portfolio and registration.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Initiate assessments and develop specific therapeutic play programmes demonstrating knowledge and expertise in the development and psychological needs of the hospitalised child. Work with the multi-disciplinary team offering support and advice to parents about meeting their child need's.
Promote the development of the play service making contact across other clinical areas. Contribute to the management of the play specialist team taking on delegated responsibilities as required.
Maintain a professional portfolio and registration.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications/Tr
Essential
- FdA Healthcare Play Specialism/ Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent.
- HPSET Certificate and up-to-date registration.
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Child Psychology
- Management skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced Health Play Specialist
- Confident in working with children, adolescents and children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience in a range of clinical settings
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of managing a small budget
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications/Tr
Essential
- FdA Healthcare Play Specialism/ Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent.
- HPSET Certificate and up-to-date registration.
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Child Psychology
- Management skills
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced Health Play Specialist
- Confident in working with children, adolescents and children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- 3 years post registration experience in a range of clinical settings
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Experience of managing a small budget
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).
