Health Play Specialist

3 weeks ago


Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking motivated and dynamic Band 5 Health Play Specialist to develop a play service within the Specialist Children's Community Nursing teams. The main part of the role will be within the Child Development Team.

The Specialist Childrens Community Nursing team comprises of three teams - Child Development Nursing, Special School Nursing, and Childrens Community Nursing team. offers care to children across Waltham Forest in their homes, in clinic and in Special School settings. The aim is for the Health Play Specialist to provide an excellent standard of play input to enable children to achieve their best possible outcomes in terms of their development.

As part of the Specialist Community Nursing Children’s Service, we can offer you:

- Regular clinical and managerial supervision
- A programme of In-service training and rotation opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
- To manage, contribute and develop the maintenance of an age-appropriate environment where play and recreation occurs naturally and participate in quality initiatives in the play and clinical teams
- To act as an advocate for children and young people ensuring their voice is heard within care planning
- To maintain confidentiality regarding patients and families.
- To be aware of risk in the home and community environments and to contribute and adhere to risk assessments in line with trust policy.
- To undertake other relevant duties and tasks within limitations of competency, arising from the Specialist Children Services and as requested by the Clinical Lead for Specialist Childrens Nursing.

COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,108 and a maximum payment of £5,177 per annum pro rata).

The post holder work autonomously for the most part within the Child Development Nursing Team. They will utilise a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to provide holistic developmental assessments for children who have complex needs. Excellent communication skills are essential as well as good knowledge of current play based practice and the ability to work as an effective team member within the multi-professional team.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.



  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are seeking motivated and dynamic Band 5 Health Play Specialist to develop a play service within the Specialist Children's Community Nursing teams. The main part of the role will be within the Child Development Team. The Specialist Childrens Community Nursing team comprises of three teams - Child Development Nursing, Special School Nursing, and Childrens...

  • Play Park Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Walthamstow, United Kingdom GLL Full time

    GLL is looking for an Extreme Assistant to work at Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as an Extreme Assistant, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a job, it's a career. This leisure complex offers a trampoline park and soft play so we’re looking for an Extreme Assistant with a...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom GLL Full time

    GLL is looking for an Extreme Assistant to work at Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as an Extreme Assistant, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than a job, it's a career. This leisure complex offers a trampoline park and soft play so we’re looking for an Extreme Assistant with a...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom PRO-TAX CONSULTANCY LIMITED Full time

    _Generic Accountabilities_ Provide advice and make recommendations based on up to date specialist knowledge and analysis / evaluation of information. Manage escalated or complex customer issues within the specialist area. Contribute to the development of service plans to meet strategic business goals. Research developments in specialist area. Collate...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom PRO-TAX CONSULTANCY LIMITED Full time

    _Generic Accountabilities_ Provide advice and make recommendations based on up to date specialist knowledge and analysis / evaluation of information. Manage escalated or complex customer issues within the specialist area. Contribute to the development of service plans to meet strategic business goals. Research developments in specialist area. Collate...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Lives.** **Are you dedicated to guiding individuals towards meaningful employment during their recovery journey?** At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences. This...

  • Specialist Speech

    1 week ago


    Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Come and work for us in Waltham Forest! We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist within our Deafness and Mainstream Schools team. The SLT paediatric team is based at Wood Street Health Centre, a purpose-built healthcare centre for children and young adults in the borough of Waltham Forest in the heart of vibrant East...

  • Employment Specialist

    2 months ago


    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Lives.** **Are you dedicated to guiding individuals towards meaningful employment during their recovery journey?** At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences. This...

  • Employment Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Lives.** **Are you dedicated to guiding individuals towards meaningful employment during their recovery journey?** At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences. This...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

    Overview: **Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Lives.** **Are you dedicated to guiding individuals towards meaningful employment during their recovery journey?** At Change Grow Live (CGL), we are committed to empowering people through Individual Placement and Support (IPS), ensuring sustainable paid work that aligns with their preferences. This...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The post holder will have a central role in providing medical input within the newly formed community Mental Health & Wellness Team, an integral part of the transformation programme of community mental health services in the borough. The new team places a strong emphasis on systemic, trauma-informed working and continuity of care. Duties will include...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for a highly skilled, passionate and committed systemic & Family Psychotherapist to join the WFCAMHS to provide a highly skilled systemic interventions to the young people of Waltham Forest and their families. The successful applicant will be be part of NELFT's innovative and dynamic organisation that is committed to delivering the best care...

  • General Assistant

    1 week ago


    Walthamstow, United Kingdom GLL Full time

    GLL is looking for a General Assistant to join the team at Walthamstow Leisure Centre. You'll be involved in key aspects of the operational services across all areas of the centre including fitness and sales. If you have the passion to deliver excellent customer service in a leisure environment, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. General...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 therapists to join the expanding special schools’ Speech and Language Therapy team in Waltham Forest. Working closely with our colleagues in health & education, we are a well-respected, supportive and innovative team. We offer excellent support and supervision as well as ongoing CPD opportunities. The SALT...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 therapists to join the expanding special schools’ Speech and Language Therapy team in Waltham Forest. Working closely with our colleagues in health & education, we are a well-respected, supportive and innovative team. We offer excellent support and supervision as well as ongoing CPD opportunities. The SALT...

  • Playworker

    2 weeks ago


    Walthamstow, United Kingdom YMCA St Pauls Group Full time

    Job Introduction **About YMCA St Paul’s Group**: YMCA St Paul's Group is a charity that aims to support and empower young people and communities throughout London by providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those who are at risk of homelessness. The...


  • Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We have an exciting opportunity for Band 6 therapists to join the expanding special schools' Speech and Language Therapy team in Waltham Forest. Working closely with our colleagues in health & education, we are a well-respected, supportive and innovative team. We offer excellent support and supervision as well as ongoing CPD opportunities.The SALT paediatric...

  • Playworker

    7 days ago


    Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom YMCA St Pauls Group Full time

    Job IntroductionAbout YMCA St Paul's Group:YMCA St Paul's Group is a charity that aims to support and empower young people and communities throughout London by providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those who are at risk of homelessness. The organisation aims...


  • Walthamstow, Greater London, United Kingdom YMCA St Pauls Group Full time

    Job IntroductionAbout YMCA St Paul's Group:YMCA St Paul's Group is a charity that aims to support and empower young people and communities throughout London by providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those who are at risk of homelessness. The organisation aims...


  • Walthamstow, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Come and work for us in Waltham Forest! We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech andLanguage therapistto be part of our early years complex needs and Mainstream Schools Team! This is an exciting, unique opportunity to join a well-established, supportive Speech & Language Therapy Team.Supported by experienced and talented senior clinicians the...