Pediatric Health Play Specialist — Make a Real Impact

Trust Wide; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare in London is seeking a qualified Play Specialist to introduce play as a communication tool for babies, children and young people. You will assess and deliver specialised play interventions and build partnerships with families in a busy hospital setting.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient care while documenting input and sharing information with professionals. A welcoming, safe environment for all BCYP is central to the role.

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism is required.
• Edexcel Certificate in Hospital Play Specialism or HPSEB or overseas equivalent is required.
• Current registration with HPSET or overseas equivalent is required.
• Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Introducing play as a tool to communicate and support BCYP (babies, children and young people).
• Assess, plan and deliver specialised play interventions.
• Building partnerships with families and siblings.
• Contributing to multi professional team care.
• Supporting team referrals.
• Documenting play input.
• Sharing important information with other professionals.
• Creating a welcoming, safe and age-appropriate environment for all BCYP.

Skills

Stress recognition

Prioritise workload

Diplomatic approach

MDT collaboration

Education

Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism

Edexcel Certificate in Hospital Play Specialism or HPSEB

HPSET registration or overseas equivalent

CPD portfolio

Job description

Imperial College Healthcare in London is seeking a qualified Play Specialist to introduce play as a communication tool for babies, children and young people. You will assess and deliver specialised play interventions and build partnerships with families in a busy hospital setting.

Join a multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient care while documenting input and sharing information with professionals. A welcoming, safe environment for all BCYP is central to the role.