Paediatric Play Leader

To work as part of the Play specialist team to provide play and recreational needs of individual children of any age in hospital by providing a safe environment and appropriate materials. Promoting normal development of children by using play as a development aid

To maintain and supervise play activities for individual and groups of children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan. Using knowledge of child development when selecting play activities.

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘ Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

1. To plan a programme of daily play activities for the playroom/ department.
2. Understands the importance of the patient as the centre of the health care system. Demonstrates that he/ she consults and involves patients in decisions about their care and wellbeing.
3. To provide support to families under stress and in crisis
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4. To respect the individuality, values, and cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
5. To ensure that up to date written records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
6. Works as an effective team member. Understands the importance of team working in the delivery of high quality care. Demonstrates good communication with children, carers and ward team.
7. Establish effective communication both verbal and written with children and families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
8. To ensure that up to date written records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards
9. Supports the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse to ensuring the clinical area practices within Data Protection/ Confidentiality/ Caldecott principles
10. Be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance with Trust health and safety standards
11. Be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance with Trust health and safety standards
12. Is able to identify how complaints may arise and how they should be dealt with.
13. Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the health, safety and security of self and others in work area. The post holder must ensure that he/ she works within risk management/ occupational health legislation and Trust procedures for safe working practices.
14. Demonstrates a commitment to continued personal development and attend booked study days.
15. Be aware of current research within own field.