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Band 4 Health Play Specialist
Band 4
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
The available vacancy is at Barnet, Edgware and Chase Farm hospitals.
The post-holder will be required to work cross sites
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The main part of this role will be to work within areas, which includes inpatient ward, day surgery/ambulatory ward, and children's outpatients. You may also be required to work with children in other units that children are seen within the Trust. The successful candidate must have a Health Play Specialist qualification and be registered with HPSET. You will need to have experience working with babies, children and young people in a healthcare setting. In return you will have the opportunity to expand your skills, access training and be supported in your professional development.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
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- To accompany children/young people to other departments within the hospital as appropriate with or without an accompanying nurse. For example, supporting children in the theatre anaesthetic room. MRI etc.
- To provide preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedural activities/support.
- To encourage and support parents to join in play with their child/young person.
- Use communication skills to talk to children and families, report any issues to nurse in charge. Including any safeguarding issues.
- Support distress parents/carers when their child has gone into theatres or at any other distressing time.
- Contribute to written reports or assessments of children/young people as required. Including day to day continuous documentation.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
- To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive and polite.
- To help create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment that is child friendly.
- To liaise closely with the MDT to provide a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the child and the family.
- To have knowledge, respect and understanding of cultural needs of children/young people from various ethnic and religious backgrounds.
- To adhere to the National Association of Health Play Specialist Guidelines for Professional practice and maintain registration with HPSET.
- Act as an advocate at all times for both children and their family, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
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· Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting
· Experience of effective working as a team member
· Experience of working with parents and extended families
· Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
· Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Education and Professional Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered qualified Hospital Play Specialist holding the Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or Edexcel
- NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training childcare and development
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting
- Experience of effective working as a team member
- Experience of working with parents and extended families
- Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
Meini prawf dymunol
- Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
Skills and Aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A full understanding and ability to apply preparation, distraction therapy and post procedure play skills
- Basic knowledge of child protection policies and relevant health legislation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and staff
- Basic competency using word and excel
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of NAHPS professional code of conduct and its application in practice
Values
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Andrea Nicholas
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Play Specialist
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- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 02082165195
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Recruitment Support
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08:30 am to 17:30pm
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- 01629 702338
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