Health Play Specialist - Barnet, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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Barnet, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

Working for our organisation:

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

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 noninvasive 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.

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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.
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.

Person specification:

Education and Professional Qualifications:

Essential criteria:

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:

Essential criteria:

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

Desirable criteria:

Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development

Skills and Aptitudes:

Essential criteria:

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

Desirable criteria:

Values:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT

Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to eq