Health Play Specialist

4 weeks ago

Barnet, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main Duties of the Job

The main part of this role will be to work within areas, which includes inpatient ward, day surgery/ambulatory ward, and children's outpatients. You may also be required to work with children in other units that children are seen within the Trust. The successful candidate must have a Health Play Specialist qualification and be registered with will need to have experience working with babies, children and young people in a healthcare setting. In return you will have the opportunity to expand your skills, access training and be supported in your professional development.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Job Responsibilities
  • To accompany children/young people to other departments within the hospital as appropriate with or without an accompanying nurse. For example, supporting children in the theatre anaesthetic room. MRI etc.
  • To provide preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedural activities/support.
  • To encourage and support parents to join in play with their child/young person.
  • Use communication skills to talk to children and families, report any issues to nurse in charge. Including any safeguarding issues.
  • Support distress parents/carers when their child has gone into theatres or at any other distressing time.
  • Contribute to written reports or assessments of children/young people as required. Including day to day continuous documentation.
Responsibility for Children and Their Families
  • To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite.
  • To help create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that is child friendly.
  • To liaise closely with the MDT to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.
  • To have knowledge, respect and understanding of cultural needs of children/young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.
  • To adhere to the National Association of Health Play Specialist Guidelines for Professional practice and maintain registration with HPSET.
  • Act as an advocate at all times for both children and their family, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting Experience of effective working as a team member Experience of working with parents and extended families Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
Person Specification

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered qualified Hospital Play Specialist holding the Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or Edexcel
  • NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training childcare and development

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting
  • Experience of effective working as a team member
  • Experience of working with parents and extended families
  • Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour

Desirable

  • Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • A full understanding and ability to apply preparation, distraction therapy and post procedure play skills
  • Basic knowledge of child protection policies and relevant health legislation
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and staff
  • Basic competency using word and excel

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NAHPS professional code of conduct and its application in practice

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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