Play Specialist - The Portland Hospital

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Paediatric Play Specialist to join their Inpatient team at The Portland Hospital. This role involves creating therapeutic play programs and collaborating with healthcare teams to support children's well-being. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in pediatric healthcare. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months' experience working with children in a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of best evidence-based practice for therapeutic play for ages 0-17.

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic assessments and devise play programs for children.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on care plans.

Skills

Therapeutic play knowledge

Childcare experience

Team collaboration

Education

Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism

Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People

Registered with HPSET

Job description

We're looking for a Paediatric Play Specialist to join our Inpatient team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC.

The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women's Health.

Main duties of the job

As a Play Specialist you will undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programmes for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan. You will monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure childs progress and ensure effectiveness of care plan, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to meet the overall care plan for children.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

About us

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. Thats why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Play Specialist at The Portland Hospital youll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Job responsibilities

Role: Play Specialist - Paediatrics

Site: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children-London

Full time permanent: Monday to Friday (37.5hrs pw)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism
• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism OR Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People
• Registered with HPSET

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months' experience of working with children/ young people in a hospital environment
• Knowledge of current best evidence-based practice of therapeutic play for ages 0 17

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.