Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered Play Specialist to join our Acute Paediatric team in Hywel Dda University Health Board. The post holder will be expected to devise and deliver individualised play programmes to help support children and young people. Through the medium of play, they will empower children and young people to understand and process their feelings and emotions around their hospital admission/treatment.
The post holder will provide preparation, distraction and post procedural play/ Development play/recreational play.
We promote holistic family centred care within our service and there will be an expectation to uphold our Health Board values.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and passionate individual who has the ability to both work in partnership with our families and colleagues.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing a comprehensive programme of therapeutic play interventions through one to one sessions or group work.
- Providing specific therapeutic play and support to children and young people in health care settings
- Providing expertise underpinned by theory, education and training in therapeutic play to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Health, Social Care team and third sector agencies.
- Maintaining, developing, and evaluating the therapeutic, play service to create a service that remains fit for the future.
The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential as this post will cover three counties. The post will be based in the Children's Centre, Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.
A 7-day cover for the service is required. Hours will be rota'd over a four week period. Three weeks will consist of three 11.5 hour shifts between 7.00am - 19.30pm and one week of four 11.5 hour shifts between 7.00am and 19.30pm. Requests for shift allocation are processed using an app allocate loop. Shift allocation can be discussed at interview.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welshand/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate they have the qualifications, skills, values, knowledge, and experience to provide the professional leadership required for this role.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 30/09/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We would welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate they have the qualifications, skills, values, knowledge, and experience to provide the professional leadership required for this role.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 30/09/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Edexcel Certificate in Hospital Play Specialism or Foundation Degree in Health Play Specialism
- Registered with Health Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET) and Member of National Association of Health Play Specialists (NAHPS)
Desirable
- Training in counselling skills
- Sign Language
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children and young people with complex, medical and psychological, in health, social care or educational setting.
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Edexcel Certificate in Hospital Play Specialism or Foundation Degree in Health Play Specialism
- Registered with Health Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET) and Member of National Association of Health Play Specialists (NAHPS)
Desirable
- Training in counselling skills
- Sign Language
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working with children and young people with complex, medical and psychological, in health, social care or educational setting.
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
