Therapy Service Lead - Luton, United Kingdom - Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

    Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
    Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Luton, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Job overview

    To undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programs for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan.

    Main duties of the job

    Participate in the implementation of the child`s care plan.

    To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of play equipment and to contribute to the maintenance of a safe and tidy environment where children and young people have access to play facilities.

    Play preparations to include preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedural play.

    Working for our organisation

    Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

    You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

    We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

    Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

    All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

    Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    to maintain a professional portfolio in line with HPSET recommendations for re-registration. To maintain a high degree of health and safety at all times.

    To prepare and assist with dietary needs and keep an accurate record.

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Must hold Foundation Degree Health Play Specialist
  • NNEB/BTEC relevant evidence of practice

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • demonstrate good knowledge of the well child physical, psychological and social development

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience within the hospital setting. Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviours.

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • understanding the need of confidentiality awareness
  • SEND

    • communication

    Essential criteria

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • good interpersonal skills
  • ability to communicate sensitively with families under stress and in crisis

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to meet the physical needs of the well child
  • Good IT skills
  • able to work flexible hours and weekends according to need of clinical area

    • Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.