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4 months ago
Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen here at NUH, we are looking for play-specialised trainees who are already accessing the play specialist foundation degree course and are registered with Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET).
This post is not an apprenticeship; we are looking for year one /two play specialised students to cover a maternity post for 9 months.
We offer a wide range of services from our Medical, Surgical wards, Childrens Assessment Unit, Medical and Surgical Day Case and Outpatients, Oncology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Burns and Plastics, Cleft lip and Palate, Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Nation renal unit, MRI specialist support.
This is a an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to have the opportunity to work both independently and alongside a large multi - disciplinary team to develop your skills sets in specialist areas and continue your training development. The successful candidate(s) will work closely with the qualified play specialists.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
To maintain a safe child focussed environment, to organise, initiate and supervise play for the sick child from birth to adolescence that is appropriate to their development, medical condition and background.
To accurately document play intervention and developmental assessments. To provide therapeutic intervention where necessary including preparation, distraction and post procedural play and devise and implement play programmes to help aid recovery. whilst working alongside play specialists to help develop your skill sets.
About us
Nottingham children's hospital is a regional centre and offers a wide range of services from our Medical, Surgical wards, Children's Assessment Unit, Medical and Surgical Day Case and Outpatients, Oncology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Burns and Plastics, Cleft lip and Palate, Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Nation renal unit, MRI specialist support.
It provides plenty of development opportunity and learning and they have achieved their Nursing Pathway to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a safe and welcoming environment demonstrating a caring and relaxed attitude towards any child and family entering the ward or departments
To work with children of all ages, individually or in groups in a variety of settings
To devise and implement specific play programmes (age and stage appropriate) to meet the continued individual needs and perform development and milestone assessments.
To organise and supervise play activities for individual and groups of children and young people in hospital according to their individual needs and as part of their overall plan
To provide play based observations to support the overall assessment of children and young people
To provide therapeutic play intervention where necessary to include preparation, distraction and post procedural.
To establish effective communication, both verbally and written with children/families and the multi-disciplinary team
To understand and use play documentation to communicate relevant information and/or progress being aware of the need for confidentiality both with the written and spoken word
To ensure that all toys, play equipment and facilities are clean, in good repair and stored safely
To ensure that a safe environment is created for children, their families and staff in accordance with the Trusts safety policy
To be responsible for achieving standards of care set by example and direction
To be involved in Personal Development reviews
To support play in audits
To demonstrate flexibility when required to work in other areas
To participate in play team meetings
To review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of clinical supervision and appraisal
To attend mandatory training, keep abreast of current trends in play, through reading literature and journals, and being supportive to change
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
Healthcare Play Specialist Foundation Degree 2 years of working within a professional childcare setting
Desirable
Experience working in a paediatric hospital setting
Experience
Desirable
Placement experience
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
Ability to work with individuals and groups of children to assess, plan & implement activities
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to record accurate information. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work flexibly within a changing environment
shortlisting
Essential
HPSET Registered NNEB - childcare
Desirable
Safeguarding course or qualification