Play Specialist
The closing date is 23 November 2025
Job summary
As a vital member of the multi-professional team the play specialists contribute to the provision of high standards of patient care by organising and supervising therapeutic play for children before and during their hospital stay. Our Play Specialistscreate warm, caring and safe environments for children and their families and continually look for and initiate ways to improve children's experiences of healthcare.Play Specialists provide important support to healthcare colleagues by ensuring children and young people have access to age and developmentally appropriate play preparation for procedures, distraction and access to play opportunities during their stay in hospital.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Details
Date posted
07 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£10,994 to £12,064 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
326-7533141-MH
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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