Job summary
We are looking for Two qualified and registered Senior Health Play Specialist (band 5) to join our Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service working within the Acute Child Health Directorate at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales (NACHfW).
You will need to be registered with the Society of Health Play Specialists (SoHPS) and have at substantial experience working either in the Acute Hospital setting or in the community.
Your experience needs to be with children/young people from 0-16yrs.
This position is full time (37.5hrs) Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, working throughout the Children's Hospital, with an unpaid 30 minutes lunch break.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide an accessible and inclusive service to meet the needs of the patient populations' accessing the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service within Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales (NACHfW).
To utilise a range of clinical skills, experience and knowledge to assess patient need allowing for appropriate prioritization of therapeutic play preparation, distraction, and emotional support for babies, children and young people (BCYP)
To provide leadership, share good practice, developmental opportunities and act as a role model, for Junior Staff.
To work closely with the Play Services Manager and deputise in her absence.
To support the standard operation of the Play Service
To support the optimization of care pathways and improvement of patient experience of BCYP and their families
To directly support, manage and delegate referrals as appropriate for BCYP with complex presentations and/or those who struggle to cope with their hospital admission/procedures ensuring they are supported through evidence-based practice from assessment to evaluation of therapeutic intervention.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HPSET Qualified and registered with 2 yrs experience working in an Acute Hospital setting or community setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the SoHPS Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Standards.
Desirable
- NVQ, CACHE, NNEB (Level 3) in Child Care/Play Work or Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or Early Childhood Studies (BA)
- Basic Secondary Education up to 5 GCSE level or beyond, including English and Math's (GCSE Grade A* - C)
- Management and Leadership qualification/training/modules
- Mentoring/coaching training
- Communication training E.g., MAKATON, BSL, SIGN ALONG, Touch cues etc.
- Training in; Guided Imagery, Adolescent Development, Teaching adults
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying, experience of working with BCYP in a health care setting, in a variety of clinical areas and/or vast experience in specialised field, including individual and group work.
- Knowledge and awareness of the emotional and personal impact of the work and the ability to self-manage or seek help appropriately.
- Detailed knowledge of current health legislation and SoHPS Guidelines for Professional Practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of therapeutic assessments and interventions to support BCYP cope with and understand their healthcare journey.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of supervision of staff and/or volunteers
Desirable
- Experience of working with Children in a child Experience working with children with complex health and/or learning disabilities. care setting
- Experience leading/managing a team.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support the development of others and demonstrate sensitivity towards colleagues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, utilising time management and organisation skills.
- Ability to assess risks and manage risk benefit analysis, Sharing this information in an effective way.
- Advanced communication skills to manage difficult conversations and support those with communication difficulties.
- Leadership skills, to include the ability to reflect on own practice and support the reflection of others.
- Ability to provide appropriate supervision and feedback to enhance the development of others.
- Ability to undertake audit and evaluation processes.
- Demonstrable IT Skills to include excel, word and creating presentations.
- Ability to understand and adhere to professional boundaries and demonstrate complex thinking.
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Recorded as a registered Health Play Specialist with Society of Health Play Specialists (SoHPS)
Desirable
- Teaching Skills/Welsh Speaking
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HPSET Qualified and registered with 2 yrs experience working in an Acute Hospital setting or community setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the SoHPS Code of Professional Conduct and Professional Standards.
Desirable
- NVQ, CACHE, NNEB (Level 3) in Child Care/Play Work or Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or Early Childhood Studies (BA)
- Basic Secondary Education up to 5 GCSE level or beyond, including English and Math's (GCSE Grade A* - C)
- Management and Leadership qualification/training/modules
- Mentoring/coaching training
- Communication training E.g., MAKATON, BSL, SIGN ALONG, Touch cues etc.
- Training in; Guided Imagery, Adolescent Development, Teaching adults
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post qualifying, experience of working with BCYP in a health care setting, in a variety of clinical areas and/or vast experience in specialised field, including individual and group work.
- Knowledge and awareness of the emotional and personal impact of the work and the ability to self-manage or seek help appropriately.
- Detailed knowledge of current health legislation and SoHPS Guidelines for Professional Practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles and application of clinical governance.
- Comprehensive knowledge and application of therapeutic assessments and interventions to support BCYP cope with and understand their healthcare journey.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Experience of supervision of staff and/or volunteers
Desirable
- Experience of working with Children in a child Experience working with children with complex health and/or learning disabilities. care setting
- Experience leading/managing a team.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support the development of others and demonstrate sensitivity towards colleagues.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, utilising time management and organisation skills.
- Ability to assess risks and manage risk benefit analysis, Sharing this information in an effective way.
- Advanced communication skills to manage difficult conversations and support those with communication difficulties.
- Leadership skills, to include the ability to reflect on own practice and support the reflection of others.
- Ability to provide appropriate supervision and feedback to enhance the development of others.
- Ability to undertake audit and evaluation processes.
- Demonstrable IT Skills to include excel, word and creating presentations.
- Ability to understand and adhere to professional boundaries and demonstrate complex thinking.
Desirable
- Coaching skills
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Recorded as a registered Health Play Specialist with Society of Health Play Specialists (SoHPS)
Desirable
- Teaching Skills/Welsh Speaking
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Noah's Ark Children's Hospital
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
