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We are looking for a Play Specialist / Play leader to work over Paediatric Wards /settings to work as part of a team of Hospital Play Specialists/ Play Leaders to provide high quality, holistic play service for children and their families. To ensure all children have appropriate access to play whilst in hospital, plan play programmes enabling children and young people to understand, accept and co-ordinate with treatment.
You would need to show an enthusiastic manor , be dynamic, while motivated, at all times. This post will look to develop and support current Play Services as well as leading in good practice. You will need to have experience of working with families sensitively under stress/pressure.
You will be required to work closely and effectively as part of the play team and with all multi professional teams within all wider teams / departments while holding excellent written and communication skills.
You will be required to work closely and effectively as part of the play team and with all multi professional teams within all wider teams / departments while holding excellent written and communication skills.
Due to the specialists skills needed within this role it is desirable that you hold a Health Play Specialist qualification.
Working as part of the play team and service you will ensure planned and supervised play/activities are provided for children and young people on the wards, clinic, and other environments where children are treated. Consider the complex needs of children within the hospital environment.
Prepare children for treatments and procedures.
Alleviate anxiety related to clinical procedures or situations through diversional occupation.
Ensure toys and play equipment are safe and appropriate for the age/developmental stage of each child/young person and appropriate stock is maintained.
Ensure the ward environment is child friendly and stimulating.