Children’s Health Play Specialist — Therapeutic Play

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Epsom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Health Play Specialist (Band 4) to support children and families in acute care at Epsom General Hospital. The post offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time working within the MDT, focusing on therapeutic play to ease procedures and hospital experiences.

Applicants should have a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or equivalent, be registered with HPSET, and demonstrate experience with children across the

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism required.
• NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in childcare.
• Experience with children aged 0–18 in healthcare settings.
• Ability to engage children and families using therapeutic play.

Responsibilities

• Organise play activities to help children prepare for procedures.
• Plan, implement, review and evaluate therapeutic play programmes.
• Provide support and information to parents and carers.

Skills

Child development understanding

Therapeutic play techniques

Conflict resolution

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism

NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Health Play Specialist (Band 4) to support children and families in acute care at Epsom General Hospital. The post offers opportunities for both full-time and part-time working within the MDT, focusing on therapeutic play to ease procedures and hospital experiences.

Applicants should have a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or equivalent, be registered with HPSET, and demonstrate experience with children across the