Paediatric ED Play Specialist — Transform Patient Experience

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Health Play Specialist to support the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service within Paeds ED at Wythenshawe Hospital. This post is a secondment opportunity.

The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, hold the required Foundation Degree or Level 4, and maintain registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust, to help improve the patient journey and experience.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or Level 4 qualification.
• Up-to-date registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic play to patients within wards or department areas and take referrals from professionals.
• Complete thorough electronic documentation in patient notes and attend relevant meetings.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team including medical and clinical staff to support patient experience agendas.

Skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Health Play Specialist to support the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service within Paeds ED at Wythenshawe Hospital. This post is a secondment opportunity.

The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, hold the required Foundation Degree or Level 4, and maintain registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust, to help improve the patient journey and experience.