Job Overview To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary children’s team to provide play support to meet the needs of children and young people admitted to the Unit aged 0-18 on an individual basis. Main duties of the job The Playroom is situated within the Children’s Unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital and the post holder will be based within the playroom as part of the nursing team and will also be expected to provide play in different areas of the hospital where children are catered for. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively and co-operatively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to provide play to children and young people 0 – 18 years, some with complex and specialist play needs. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Good general Education including Maths and English with the ability to complete NVQ Level 3 Knowledge of BCU policies and procedures Desirable criteria BTEC National Diploma in Childhood Studies/HNC Level 3 Experience Essential criteria Experience of working with children and families Desirable criteria Experience of working in a hospital environment. Experience of providing distraction to children/young people undergoing intrusive treatments and procedures Abilities Essential criteria Good interpersonal skills. Act on own initiative to work with vulnerable children/young people Ability Be able to deal with difficult and challenging situations Desirable criteria Ability to speak Welsh