Job summary
Band
3 training role to work towards the hospital play specialist qualification Band
4. There is opportunities at both Durham
Children's ward and Darlington Children's ward
Main duties of the job
This is a training opportunity for the successful candidate
to train as a band 3 working towards the hospital play specialist role to
facilitate and resource play activities for individual and groups within a
hospital setting. The successful
candidate will work alongside a qaulified play specialist to develop this role,
whilst alsocompleting assignments and meeting objectives.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
job entails working with children and young people aged 0-17 years training on
the job, completing placements and objectives set to work towards the hospital
play specialist qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
job entails working with children and young people aged 0-17 years training on
the job, completing placements and objectives set to work towards the hospital
play specialist qualification.
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of developmental,
- social and psychological needs of
- children, young people and their
- families
- Knowledge of developmental
- needs from birth to 18 years
- incorporating all special needs, cultures and diversities.
- Understanding health & safety
- issues and confidentiality/data
- protection
- Leading play service
- in area of work and leading projects and schemes.
- Ability to empower other health care professionals in providing specialised play materials and interaction.
- Ability to adapt communication based on age and needs of child
- Highly organised
- Able to work independently using own
- initiative and within a team
- Document and report writing skills
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Ability to reflect practice through
- literature research and action research
- Show willingness to learn and develop self and practice.
- Ability to work with families under stress
Desirable
- Awareness of literature and government legislation relating to children and young people
- Skills in all aspects of developmental, theraputic and specialised play
- Presentation/teaching skills
- Consultation skills with children/teenages and families to obtain user views and participation
- Understanding of the value of play in mental health conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Play Specialism
- AND
- Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years or related field (E.g. BTEC or CACHE diploma)
Desirable
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Additional training in specific aspects working with children and young people
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Meets requirement for HPSET registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post qualification working in childcare/youth work setting
- Experience working with the well child/young person
- Experience of working with the sick child/young person
- Hospital experience
- Experience in preparation & distraction/diversion
- Good communication to children/young people and parents and all disciplines
Desirable
- Working with children and young people of all ages 0-17
- Community Work/home/school visits
- Team work experience
- Working with teenagers and young adults
- Working with children/young people in groups or individually
- Working with different cultures
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of developmental,
- social and psychological needs of
- children, young people and their
- families
- Knowledge of developmental
- needs from birth to 18 years
- incorporating all special needs, cultures and diversities.
- Understanding health & safety
- issues and confidentiality/data
- protection
- Leading play service
- in area of work and leading projects and schemes.
- Ability to empower other health care professionals in providing specialised play materials and interaction.
- Ability to adapt communication based on age and needs of child
- Highly organised
- Able to work independently using own
- initiative and within a team
- Document and report writing skills
- Enthusiastic and forward thinking
- Ability to reflect practice through
- literature research and action research
- Show willingness to learn and develop self and practice.
- Ability to work with families under stress
Desirable
- Awareness of literature and government legislation relating to children and young people
- Skills in all aspects of developmental, theraputic and specialised play
- Presentation/teaching skills
- Consultation skills with children/teenages and families to obtain user views and participation
- Understanding of the value of play in mental health conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Play Specialism
- AND
- Level 3 qualification in childcare or early years or related field (E.g. BTEC or CACHE diploma)
Desirable
- Level 3 Safeguarding
- Additional training in specific aspects working with children and young people
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Meets requirement for HPSET registration
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post qualification working in childcare/youth work setting
- Experience working with the well child/young person
- Experience of working with the sick child/young person
- Hospital experience
- Experience in preparation & distraction/diversion
- Good communication to children/young people and parents and all disciplines
Desirable
- Working with children and young people of all ages 0-17
- Community Work/home/school visits
- Team work experience
- Working with teenagers and young adults
- Working with children/young people in groups or individually
- Working with different cultures
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
