Job overview

As part of the Health Play Specialist team, you will use your knowledge and experience of child development to deliver play, recreation and leisure activities tailored to each baby, child and young person's individual needs. You will work as a fully integrated member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting babies, children, young people and their families throughout their hospital journey. You will help provide a positive, safe and welcoming environment that promotes positive experiences for babies, children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

•    Provide access to developmental play, recreation and leisure activities for babies, children and young people, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion whilst supporting their emotional, social and developmental needs. 
•    Use knowledge of child development when selecting appropriate play, recreation and leisure activities for babies, children and young people. 
•    Have an understanding of the adaptations required for babies, children and young people with additional needs to fulfil their right to play and recreational activities. 
•    Promote and support the development of babies, children and young people. 
•    Undertake assessments of babies, children and young people based on observations during play and activity sessions. 
•    Deliver stimulating, supportive and developmentally appropriate play through one-to-one and group play sessions. 
•    Provide individual play and activity sessions for isolated or long-term patients. 
•    Promote the social development of babies, children and young people through group activities. 
•    Deliver simple preparation and distraction interventions to support babies, children and young people undergoing procedures, under the supervision of a qualified Health Play Specialist. 
•    Provide a safe environment for babies, children and young people to play and relax in by maintaining play areas, restocking resources, and ensuring toys and equipment are clean, safe and in good repair.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.