Senior Play Specialist

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Private pension

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Maternity/Paternity pay

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Portland Hospital for Women & Children in London is seeking a Senior Paediatric Play Specialist to join the team. The role involves undertaking therapeutic assessments, developing play programmes, and working within a multidisciplinary team to support children and families through their hospital journey.

Ideal candidates have a foundation degree or Level 4 diploma in play for sick children and extensive hospital experience, with HPSET registration.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism OR Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People.
• Significant post qualification experience working with children/young people in a hospital environment.
• Registered with HPSET.

Responsibilities

• Undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programmes for children and young people in hospital as part of the care plan.
• Monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions to measure progress and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; mentor junior colleagues and contribute to service development.

Skills

Play therapy knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism

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

Job description

Role: Senior Play Specialist 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)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paediatric Play Specialist to join our 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.

As a Senior 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 child’s progress and ensure effectiveness of care plan, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to meet the overall care plan for children. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Play Specialist who is looking to progress into a senior position. You will have the opportunity to build on your clinical expertise, support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to the ongoing development of the service and make a meaningful impact on the experiences of children and families throughout their hospital journey.

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.

What you’ll bring:

• 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
• Significant post qualification experience working with children/ young people in a hospital environment
• Registered with HPSET

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re 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. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Senior Play Specialist you would 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

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

Life with us means taking pride in your team and delivering the highest quality care. We’ll support your ongoing learning in an environment that features advanced equipment and practices, one of the best colleague-to-patient ratios in the UK and varied, interesting work. As part of HCA Healthcare US, the world’s largest healthcare company, we can also promise that you’ll learn from experts in every department and that your opportunities will be endless. With us, you’ll be empowered to achieve more in your career, and more for our patients.

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