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’re looking for a Senior Paediatric Play Specialist to join our Outpatient 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 the child’s progress and ensure the effectiveness of the care plan, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to meet the overall care plan for children.
What you’ll bring:
1. Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism OR Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People
2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with children/young people in a hospital environment
3. Knowledge of current best evidence-based practice of therapeutic play for ages 0 – 17
4. Registered with HPSE T
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.
As a Senior Play Specialist, you’ll be eligible for:
1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.
About Us
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. Visit our careers page for more information.
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