Hospital Play Leader - Oswestry, United Kingdom - Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Oswestry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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To be able to assess and use own initiative to provide appropriate play activities for children. To provide a wide variety of play activities to suit the individual childs capability.

To provide preparation and post procedural play activities for children having invasive procedures, which will assist in reducing the childs anxieties.

Advise parents / carers of suitable toys and play materials to meet their childs individual needs.

To prepare individual play programmes for referred children, as directed by the hospital Play specialist. Regular cleaning and general maintenance of play material. To observe and assess the child development reporting any significant information to relevant members of the multidisciplinary team. To understand the needs of children with complex needs and psychological issues.

Knowledge of the impact of illness and hospitalisation on the child and family. Ensure accurate records are documented in the childs nursing pathway. Ensure a family centred care approach is advocated.

Ensure due regard is given to the customs, culture, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff.

To uphold the Trust's Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy. Ensure due regard is given to the safety of patients belongings according to Trust policies. Basic life support skills are essential and will be updated at least yearly. Ability to call help and support staff in the event of an emergency.

Be accountable for own practice and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence. To work effectively as a team member within the department.

Ensure health promotion is up to date in the paediatric area, providing children and their families with relevant and current information.

Work within allocated budget.

Attend yearly statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation. Attend relevant in-house training sessions which is pertinent to own clinical practice, to enhance knowledge and skill, maintaining competencies. Participate in a yearly appraisal, setting personal objectives for own professional development plan.
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