Ward-Based Pediatric Play Coordinator

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Burton upon Trent is recruiting a Play Co-Ordinator for the Paediatric team at Queens Hospital Burton. The role focuses on providing age-appropriate therapeutic play for patients aged 0-16 on Ward 1, supporting families, and promoting normal development through engaging activities and distraction techniques.

You will join the hospital Play Specialist group, plan daily bedside or ward activities, collaborate with the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people.
• Knowledge of child development.
• Awareness of NAHPS guidelines for professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide play and activities for patients 0-16 in ward environment.
• Work with Play Programmes of care under supervision.
• Plan daily activities by bedside/ward area; promote normal development.

Skills

Play skills

Group work with children

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Child Development or NNEB

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Burton upon Trent is recruiting a Play Co-Ordinator for the Paediatric team at Queens Hospital Burton. The role focuses on providing age-appropriate therapeutic play for patients aged 0-16 on Ward 1, supporting families, and promoting normal development through engaging activities and distraction techniques.

You will join the hospital Play Specialist group, plan daily bedside or ward activities, collaborate with the