Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
Job overview
Using theoretical knowledge & evidence based practice the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic play interventions whilst being aware of the emotional needs of the hospitalised child. We support a wide range of developmental abilities and some with complex and challenging behaviors. We work alongside the Multi-disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies to support the child in the best possible way in the Hospital environment.
Main duties of the job
We as a team alongside the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the importance of play and the impact it can have on a patient’s experience. We are looking for someone who is committed to meeting the psychological and emotional needs of the child and family in the Hospital environment. A caring and compassionate disposition is required, the ability to show initiative and work alongside the multi-disciplinary team are also essential.
Minimum Requirements
For this post we require:
* The professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent or be in the second year of the foundation degree course in Hospital play specialism.
* We require you to be a qualified Health Play Specialist and registered with SOHPS unless you are undertaking the Foundation degree.
Person specification
Qualification/Training
* FdA Healthcare Play Specialism/ Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent
* Registered with HPSET
* Evidence of other relevant training
Experience
* Experience and evidence of further development
* Evidence of working within a MDT team
* Experience of working with adolescents and children with special needs including those with challenging behavior
Personal Qualities
* Able to function effectively in challenging situations
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Able to use initiative and be able to cope and adjust to change
* Basic counselling skills
Circumstances
* Able to work flexibly to meet with the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.
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