Band 4 Paediatric Play Specialist

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Mere Green; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Play Specialist to lead the play team and co-ordinate planned activities for children and young people aged 0-16 years in the hospital setting.

You will work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure child safeguarding, document interventions, and promote a child-centered environment that supports emotional and developmental needs during attendance at the Emergency Department.

Job description

To lead and manage the play team and co-ordinate planned play activities for children and young people aged 0-16years.

Review and develop play services at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) in collaborationwith the Paediatric lead.

To maintain a safe, child focused environment where play is encouraged for all children attendingthe Emergency Department.

To guide play support to meet the diverse needs of all children attending the hospital.

To ensure play interventions are documented in accordance with Trust record keeping standards.

To use specialist knowledge when implementing alternative play therapies to meet the needs ofpatients undergoing hospital procedures.

Incorporate knowledge of child development when selecting play activities, considering thepsychological and emotional needs of the patient.

To work with the multidisciplinary team and families to promote the importance of play duringhospital attendance.

Have a knowledge and understanding of Trust child safeguarding policies and procedures.

Encourage an environment of professional curiosity and report any concerns relating to childprotection issues to the nurse in charge., Act as a visible role model setting and maintaining expected standards of personal and professional behaviour and appearance.

Ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patient's carers and relatives.

Lead by example, develop yourself and other staff, influence the way care is provided, and be open and responsive to the needs of others. Work alongside staff to support them development in practice.

Ensure that the play team take responsibility for the care they provide, communicate clearly, work cooperatively with others, share skills knowledge and experience with others in a manner which meets the requirements of organisational and local policies, procedures and guidelines.

Take reasonable care to maintain and observe health and safety at work, for you, your team and others. Undertake delegated tasks required by the departmental manager in relation to

Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding,

Develop and maintain a supportive working relationship with members of the multidisciplinary team.

Promote a positive patient experience and seek feedback regarding play services from patients and families.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.