Job summary Closing Date: 19.01.25 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 20.01.25 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 04.02.25 An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time play leader to join our Children's Community Nursing Team based at St Luke's Hospital. The role is very varied to support Children's Community Nurses as well as Clinical Nurse Specialists, to provide preparation and distraction for medical procedures and to alleviate fears and misconceptions using play and creative activities. You will also work alongside the wider BTHFT teams to support children who have feeding aversions and advise parents of how to develop a positive feeding experience. Main duties of the job We are looking for someone with experience working with children 0-18 years to promote play and stimulation appropriate to their stage of development and physical and emotional needs. About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust: We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 389-24-6894254 Job locations St Lukes Hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Job description Job responsibilities You will also need to have experience of working with children who have a palliative diagnosis and can support the family with memory making and offering opportunities for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. Communication is very important, you will manage your own workload, maintaining excellent documentation and time keeping. Details in attached job description Job description Job responsibilities You will also need to have experience of working with children who have a palliative diagnosis and can support the family with memory making and offering opportunities for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. Communication is very important, you will manage your own workload, maintaining excellent documentation and time keeping. Details in attached job description Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with children with complex health needs Experience of working with children with Palliative Care needs Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment Ability to present care management perspectives to other professional agencies Ability to reflect and adhere to professional boundaries of the role, referring to a line manager where necessary Theoretical knowledge and understanding of therapeutic play and child development Knowledge of effects of hospitalization on children, young people and their families To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects Desirable Community care experience Experience of working with children with special needs and learning disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours Experience of working with children and young people with neurodiversity Skills Essential Good organisation skills A full understanding and ability to plan and apply play preparation, distraction therapy and post procedural play Documentation skills Qualifications Essential NNEB / BTEC Nursery Nurse Qualification Desirable Hospital Play Specialist Course oFoundation degree in Health Play Specialism or HPSC/HPSEB or an equivalent qualification in hospital play Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with children with complex health needs Experience of working with children with Palliative Care needs Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment Ability to present care management perspectives to other professional agencies Ability to reflect and adhere to professional boundaries of the role, referring to a line manager where necessary Theoretical knowledge and understanding of therapeutic play and child development Knowledge of effects of hospitalization on children, young people and their families To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects Desirable Community care experience Experience of working with children with special needs and learning disabilities, including those with challenging behaviours Experience of working with children and young people with neurodiversity Skills Essential Good organisation skills A full understanding and ability to plan and apply play preparation, distraction therapy and post procedural play Documentation skills Qualifications Essential NNEB / BTEC Nursery Nurse Qualification Desirable Hospital Play Specialist Course oFoundation degree in Health Play Specialism or HPSC/HPSEB or an equivalent qualification in hospital play Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St Lukes Hospital Little Horton Lane Bradford BD5 0NA Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)