Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Paediatrics
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 434-SCS8134205
- Cyflogwr
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Tref
- Aylesbury
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 25/08/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Health Play Specialist-Paediatrics
Band 5
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
As the play specialist, you will help to provide high quality, holistic play service for all children, young people and their families within the Children's inpatient ward and outpatient area, enabling them to feel safe and at ease within the hospital environment. Use play as a tool to communicate and build a rapport with children and young people whilst attending hospital which in turn will create a positive environment and patient journey. You will provide interesting and stimulating play for children, young people and their families and highlight the importance of play in assisting an atraumatic experience and aiding distraction to all health professionals and students. You will use your knowledge of child development; plan, initiate and supervise play activities for children in hospital, appropriate to their age, development, medical condition and background, in order to meet their social, emotional and developmental play needs.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
If you are interested in striving to deliver excellence in paediatric care and working in a friendly and welcoming team please do contact us. We welcome a fun, enthusiastic & dedicated Healthcare Play Specialist to join our team.
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To manage and be responsible for the assessment, implementation and the evaluation of play strategies which encompass the developmental and emotional needs of the children and their families and or carers within the hospital environment.
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To apply a high level of understanding of the psychological effects of hospitalisation and long-term chronic illness, providing training and advice to members of the multi-disciplinary team
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To carry out play activities on a one-to-one basis with a child and/or a group of children and their families and or carers
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To observe for the signs of anxiety in children at all times, and if necessary, report to paediatric nursing team.
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To create an attractive child orientated environment that encourages play, and helps parents/carers and members of staff to participate in these activities
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To be responsible for ensuring that a whole range of toys and equipment is available for clinic use, being age appropriate whilst also maintaining safety and hygiene standards.
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To have a working knowledge and be able to carry out diversionary techniques as is appropriate for the child and procedure
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Manyleb y person
Education, Qualifications & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- B.T.E.C. Hospital Play Specialist Diploma or equivalent.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Additional training relevant to role
- Membership of Professional Body (NAPHPS or CLC)
- Child Protection training
- Other relevant child care training
Special Circumstances
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to work shift patterns which support the provision of a full play service
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum of two years recent and relevant experience working with children or young people.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Sound knowledge of health & safety issues in relation to maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Sound knowledge of play and distraction techniques appropriate to children in hospital
- Sound knowledge of children’s development and needs
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all members of multi-disciplinary team and children of all ages and their families in English.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all members of multi-disciplinary team and children of all ages and their families in English.
- Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to write legible, accurate and concise reports in English.
- Ability to supervise students.
- Organised, punctual, self- motivated and positive approach to work.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to teach others
- Sound knowledge of child protection responsibilities and procedures.
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
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Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Annette Hedley
- Teitl y swydd
- Sister-Ward 3 Paediatrics
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01296 315146
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