Band 4 Paediatric Play Specialist

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Make a passion and a career come together

Do you have a Play Specialist in Healthcare Foundation Degree with experience of working with children or young people in a healthcare environment?

If the answer is Yes then University Hospitals Birmingham Trust has the job for you

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about play and supporting children who are attending hospital for healthcare treatment. Play is a key element of child development and ensuring that these needs are met whilst in hospital is essential.

You must have a professional attitude, be dynamic and forward thinking to join our children's directorate. As a Play specialist you will lead the development of play provisions, utilising theoretical knowledge and evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the therapeutic play interventions provided to all children. The play team provide a seven day service covering morning through to evening time, across Heartlands Hospital & Good Hope Hospital.

Our core vision for children and young people's services, builds on the UHB Vision and Strategy to build healthier lives, ensuring the services we provide gives children the best start in life and transition to adulthood. We strive to provide safe, high quality care to all of the children in our diverse population whilst promoting a family centred, partnership approach to care.



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