Job summary
The post holder will be a member of the play department providing inclusive play service within the wards, play department and throughout the hospital.
To work within the structure of the play department referring to the health play specialist, or the senior play team when necessary.
The post holder will be assigned to a specific area but would be expected to work in other areas as required and may change to different assigned areas.
The post holder will hold a level 3 play or equivalent qualification with 2 years work experience in a play/childcare setting.
We are recruiting 2 posts (1 x ward play assistants, 1 x activity centre play assistant).
Main duties of the job
- To communicate appropriately with babies, children, young people, families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure that data is maintained in accordance to ward and Trust standards.
- Attend team and staff meetings to share relevant information related to the Trust and the Play department.
- Maintain high levels of patient confidentiality.
- Document therapeutic interventions and outcomes, contributing to children's case notes
- Review and reflect on own practice and performance through annual check-ins and 1-1's.
- Keep records of training attended as part of annual check-ins and reflective practice.
- Keep up to date with all the Trust training requirements.
- Participate in relevant internal and external learning opportunities,
Please refer to the Job Description for main duties of the job.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experince
Essential
- Working with children/young people in a play/education/hospital setting
- Working as a team and as an individual
- Good knowledge of child development
- Working with parent/careers and extended family
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Documented evidence of continued professional development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with and provide creative activities to individuals and groups of children and young people
- Health, safety, infection control and risk awareness
- Effective written and verbal communication sills
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Good basic IT skills
- Take responsibility of own actions and promotes good team working
Aptitudes
Essential
- Treats others with courtesy and respect
- Adaptable to a busy work environment
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands
- Positive and motivated team player
- Enthusiastic and motivated to continually develop
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in play or equivalent
- 3 GCES's/levels including maths and English grade 2/c and above
Desirable
- Training/qualification that supports role i.e. sensory play, disability awareness, arts/crafts.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experince
Essential
- Working with children/young people in a play/education/hospital setting
- Working as a team and as an individual
- Good knowledge of child development
- Working with parent/careers and extended family
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and have ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Documented evidence of continued professional development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with and provide creative activities to individuals and groups of children and young people
- Health, safety, infection control and risk awareness
- Effective written and verbal communication sills
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Good basic IT skills
- Take responsibility of own actions and promotes good team working
Aptitudes
Essential
- Treats others with courtesy and respect
- Adaptable to a busy work environment
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting demands
- Positive and motivated team player
- Enthusiastic and motivated to continually develop
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in play or equivalent
- 3 GCES's/levels including maths and English grade 2/c and above
Desirable
- Training/qualification that supports role i.e. sensory play, disability awareness, arts/crafts.
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Children's Hospital, Play Department
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS3 8JB
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
