Job summary Come and join our amazing team on the Children's Ward at Russells Hall Hospital Dudley. This is an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with the Play Specialist Team to meet the normalising play needs of children & young people supporting services where children are seen through the facilitation of activities within ward and outpatient clinic areas across the Trust. This is a band 3 post, 37.5 hours per week permanent post. You will use play to provide basic distraction from the hospital environment. Work flexibly within the play team to facilitate services to support play opportunities for children within the play. This role is truly rewarding, and with your help we can make a positive difference to a child's journey through the Paediatric Department. Main duties of the job To work in collaboration with the Play Specialist Team to meet the normalising play needs of children & young people supporting services where children are seen through the facilitation of activities within ward and outpatient clinic areas across the Trust. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". we are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 253-1024-6691401 Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential NVQ level 3 in Child Health and Social Care or Certificate in Hospital Play Specialism or Healthcare Play Specialist Certificate and current registration with Hospital Play Specialist Education Trust 5 GCSE's A-C grade including English and Maths. Desirable Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training or willingness to undertake Experience Essential Previous relevant experience, especially in the care of children/young people aged 0-19 years. Awareness of the needs of the hospitalised child/young person and family. Desirable Experience of working with children/young people with learning disabilities including those with challenging behaviour. Knowledge and Training Essential Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality. Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safe guarding and cultural and diversity awareness. Good understanding of Health & Safety issues relating to children/young people and Play To be professional and non-judgemental. Basic IT skills or be prepared to undertake training identified by the Trust Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Ability to meet the play and recreation needs of individuals and groups of children/young people. Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to liaise with professionals at all levels. Interested in child development. Enthusiastic in all aspects of professional and personal development. Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential NVQ level 3 in Child Health and Social Care or Certificate in Hospital Play Specialism or Healthcare Play Specialist Certificate and current registration with Hospital Play Specialist Education Trust 5 GCSE's A-C grade including English and Maths. Desirable Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training or willingness to undertake Experience Essential Previous relevant experience, especially in the care of children/young people aged 0-19 years. Awareness of the needs of the hospitalised child/young person and family. Desirable Experience of working with children/young people with learning disabilities including those with challenging behaviour. Knowledge and Training Essential Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality. Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to safe guarding and cultural and diversity awareness. Good understanding of Health & Safety issues relating to children/young people and Play To be professional and non-judgemental. Basic IT skills or be prepared to undertake training identified by the Trust Communication and Relationship Skills Essential Ability to meet the play and recreation needs of individuals and groups of children/young people. Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Able to liaise with professionals at all levels. Interested in child development. Enthusiastic in all aspects of professional and personal development. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)