NHS AfC: Band 5
Main area: Therapeutic and Specialised Play
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekday, evenings and occasional weekends)
Job ref: 349-MCH-6970527
Site: Royal Manchester Children's Hospital / MCS
Town: Manchester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/02/2025 23:59
Job Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health Play Specialist to work within the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, including Wythenshawe and Trafford Hospitals. This post is a fixed term 12 month contract.
You will be employed as part of the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service and working hours may change to reflect the department or ward you are linked to, for example earliest shifts 7.30am - 3.30pm, latest shift 11am - 7pm.
The applicant must hold the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or the previous Level 4 qualification. Alongside this, they will be required to hold an up-to-date registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust. Alternatively, students who are due to qualify in 2025 may apply.
The post holder will play a valuable role in the care of patients within the hospital, improving the patient journey and experience. They should be proactive, flexible and motivated, being able to work both individually and as part of a team.
Main Duties of the Job
The Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service is a well-established team, working throughout the trust. We strive for high standards of care and work together to ensure our babies, children and young people have positive experiences whilst in hospital. We encourage personal development with yearly objectives, working task groups and relevant learning opportunities.
Working within our team allows for a valuable support network, scope to work in various hospitals and services throughout the trust and opportunities for sharing best practice. Techniques such as procedural preparation, distraction/diversional therapy and developmental play will be an integral part of the role. The Health Play Specialist will work with patients within the ward or department area, as well as taking patient referrals from a variety of professionals.
They will be working within a multi-disciplinary team including the medical and clinical staff, Allied Health Professionals, the Youth Service, Specialist Nurses and the Focus Support Team. The post holder will be expected to complete thorough electronic documentation in patient notes, and attend any relevant meetings. The Health Play Specialist will be part of organising and taking part in patient experience agendas including events and Public Health initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
* HPSET registration
* Healthcare Play Specialism, Foundation Degree/Level 4 or qualifying 2025
Desirable Criteria:
* Post qualification experience in a healthcare setting
* Experience working with young people
* Experience working with additional needs such as Autism
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Susan Fairclough
Job Title: Play Services Manager and Event Lead
Email: susan.fairclough@mft.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01617015652
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