As a Band 5 Play Specialist, you will:
• Support children and young people in the Emergency Department through play and distraction therapy.
• Reduce anxiety and promote coping strategies during medical procedures.
• Provide age-appropriate activities tailored to the individual needs of patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure child-centred care.
• Educate and support families in understanding the hospital environment and their child’s journey.
• Assess the developmental and emotional needs of children in the Emergency Department.
• Develop and implement play plans that align with their care and treatment plans.
• Use specialist skills in distraction, preparation, and post-procedural play to minimise distress.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment where children feel comfortable and supported.
• Act as an advocate for the child’s well-being and emotional health.
• Participate in training sessions to share best practices with colleagues.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Feb 2025