University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a senior HPS who would like an opportunity of working in a supportive and diverse team within the children and young people division. This post will be supporting children and young people attending a range of departments at UCLH, working in varied specialties. UCLH strive to be a flexible working Trust and encourage applications from people seeking flexible working options.
This post is an exciting opportunity for you to expand your knowledge, skills and experience as a professional working with children and young people within a leading, award-winning play team who support children and young people from 0 to 25 years. A team which is led by a supportive leadership team who are members of the governing bodies of play, striving to embed high quality specialised play practices on a national level.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have extensive, relevant experience of working with children and young people in a healthcare setting and be able to deal sensitively with families under stress. You will need to engage easily with children and young people and work effectively with your MDT colleagues to use therapeutic techniques creatively to enhance the children and young person's hospital experience. You will work as part of a supportive team where play and recreation is valued and respected as an integrated part of young people's treatment. The post holder will have responsibility to support and supervise junior members of staff and mentor students. This role will give the post holder the opportunity to develop leadership skills in organising staff rotas, assessing service needs and referrals.
Job responsibilities
The Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism, Edex /BTEC in Specialised play for the sick child or the previous HPSC/HPSEB, or international equivalent, is required for this post along with current registration with HPSET.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
* Registered & qualified Health Play Specialist holding the Foundation Degree in Health Care Play Specialism or previous HPSC/HPSEB, Edexcel PDC/HND in Hospital Play Specialism or overseas equivalent.
* Knowledge of and ability to analyse professional and ethical issues, including professional boundaries, clinical governance and safeguarding children policies and practice.
* Applied knowledge of recent health policy & guidance and NAHPS Guidelines for professional Practice.
* NNEB/ NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training involving normal child care and development.
* Bachelor's Degree (or overseas equivalent) in a subject relevant to work with children and/or young people.
Experience
* Post qualifying and recent, comprehensive experience of working with children and/or young people in a health care setting, in a variety of clinical areas and/or vast experience in specialised field.
* Experience of providing family centred care and working with the extended family.
* Comprehensive experience of leading play/recreation activities for babies, children and/or young people.
* Previous experience of applying presentation skills through formal and/or informal teaching of students and staff.
* Experience of working with children and/or young people with special needs including those with challenging behaviours.
* Experience of supporting, teaching, training, assessing and supervising junior staff, students and/or volunteers.
Skills & Abilities
* Able to communicate complex information effectively with patients, families and staff, in written, verbal and nonverbal forms.
* Ability to work independently, manage own workload and determine priorities under pressure.
* Ability to work as an individual as well as within a team, effectively and efficiently.
* Basic competency using Word and Excel.
Other Requirements
* Able to work flexible hours and weekends according to needs of clinical area.
* Up to date registration with HPSET.
* Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
* Membership of NAHPS Professional Body.
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.
Salary: £35,964 to £43,780 a year, per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata.
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