Play Specialist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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The post holder will be required to work some of the shift unsupervise. To provide a welcoming, child friendly atmosphere with a caring, attitude towards children and their families. To act as the childs advocate ensuring the childs best interests come first.

Understand the need and the use of preparation, distraction, post procedural and passive play and implement this to support the child and family through MRI Scans and treatment needed.


To understand the need for and initiate the use of specialised therapeutic play To initiate and participate in preparation and distraction for invasive/painful procedures.

Work with the childs family as a whole, respecting their needs and wishes whilst providing the best care for the child.

To provide written and verbal reports as required and ensure familiarity with documentation. Be responsible for the general maintenance of toys and equipment as required.

To be responsible to the child and their family to ensure that correct preparation for procedures is given. Attend ward/play staff meetings. Liaise with play manager concerning professional development needs.

To take an active role in the training of nursery nursing, nursing, medical and Hospital Play Specialist students and completing their reports.


To demonstrate and teach members of the multi-disciplinary team (this may include going into the school of nursing) the theories and usage of play preparation within the department.

To undertake mandatory training cardio-pulmonary, child protection, moving and handling, fire safety and food handling. Participate in the provision of on-going education for children and their families about recreation and play activities. Participate in audits which provide information of the quality and quantity of care provided by Childrens Services.

Assist in monitoring and evaluating the service given to patients and their carers.

Following individual performance management (IPM), liaise with the Hospital Play Specialist Lead in agreeing how identified training and development needs are to be met.

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