Health Play Specialist

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals Full time

Job overview

Using theoretical knowledge & evidence based practice the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic play interventions whilst being aware of the emotional needs of the hospitalised child. We support a wide range of developmental abilities and some with complex and challenging behaviors. We work alongside the Multi - disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies to support the child in the best possible way in the Hospital environment. Our role utilises our skills and our knowledge of the Hospitalised child to offer them the support they need whilst offering an holistic approach to the care we give to the child and family.

Main duties of the job

We as a team alongside the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the importance of play and the impact it can have on a patient’s experience. We are looking for someone who is committed to meeting the psychological and emotional needs of the child and family in the Hospital environment. A caring and compassionate disposition is required, the ability to show initiative and work alongside the multi-disciplinary team are also essential.

For this post we require

The professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent or be in the second year of the foundation degree course in Hospital play specialism. We require you to be a qualified Health Play Specialist and registered with HPSET unless you are undertaking the Foundation degree Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.



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