Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified registered Health Play Specialist to join our team and be part of an established service promoting specialised play and therapeutic intervention for children and young people in our care. The post holder will work within the Multi Professional Team to ensure that the needs of the children and young people are met and a positive hospital experience is achieved. This post is for part-time 30 hours. Main duties of the job Provide a welcoming environment for children and young people of all ages and abilities where specialised play is promoted and used to reduce anxiety, alleviate boredom and aid in recovery. Display advocacy towards the child or young person at all times to ensure all aspects of holistic care are met. Use effective preparation, distraction and post procedural play to support each patient and their families through the necessary procedure or treatment helping to develop coping strategies and compliance. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. About us University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 218-AHP-B4-6712655 Job locations UHCW Coventry CV2 2DX Job description Job responsibilities Be accountable for own actions in accordance with the Society of Health Play Specialist professional Code Conduct. Acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies always, including all aspects of child protection. Effectively communicate information to patients/carers and the multi-professional team regarding play interventions including situations which promote awareness of the emotional needs heightened by stress and crisis. A competent practitioner that is able to demonstrate and teach good practice to other members of the Multi Professional Team and students. Assess, supervise and provide mentorship to appropriate students when required. Ensuring appropriate therapeutic play provisions are planned implemented and evaluated with group/individual patients and carers. Participate in appropriate organisational activities, development of service and audit to improve quality of care. Demonstrate practical skills to ensure optimum patient care including; equipment management, environment and service improvements. Ensure clear concise communication both written and verbal taking into consideration language barriers and developmental ability. Show empathy when supporting patients, carers and others during expected/unexpected situations arising in the clinical area e.g. receipt of bad news. Utilise information and IT systems to ensure written records and activity data in accordance with Professional and Trust Standards To take responsibility for own evidenced based practice and maintain continual professional development for registration with the Society of Health Play Specialists. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. For further details please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities Be accountable for own actions in accordance with the Society of Health Play Specialist professional Code Conduct. Acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies always, including all aspects of child protection. Effectively communicate information to patients/carers and the multi-professional team regarding play interventions including situations which promote awareness of the emotional needs heightened by stress and crisis. A competent practitioner that is able to demonstrate and teach good practice to other members of the Multi Professional Team and students. Assess, supervise and provide mentorship to appropriate students when required. Ensuring appropriate therapeutic play provisions are planned implemented and evaluated with group/individual patients and carers. Participate in appropriate organisational activities, development of service and audit to improve quality of care. Demonstrate practical skills to ensure optimum patient care including; equipment management, environment and service improvements. Ensure clear concise communication both written and verbal taking into consideration language barriers and developmental ability. Show empathy when supporting patients, carers and others during expected/unexpected situations arising in the clinical area e.g. receipt of bad news. Utilise information and IT systems to ensure written records and activity data in accordance with Professional and Trust Standards To take responsibility for own evidenced based practice and maintain continual professional development for registration with the Society of Health Play Specialists. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. For further details please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Knowledge Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Skills Essential see supporting documents Person Specification Qualifications Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Experience Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Knowledge Essential see supporting documents Desirable see supporting documents Skills Essential see supporting documents 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Address UHCW Coventry CV2 2DX Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)