About this role
Job summary
To provide high-quality play, distraction, and emotional support to children, young people, and their families within the Paediatric Emergency Department (PED). The post holder will use therapeutic and developmental play to reduce anxiety, promote coping, and enhance the overall patient experience in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Main duties of the job
A hospital play worker supports children and families through therapeutic play, distraction, and emotional support during what can be a frightening and fast paced experience. Their core duties focus on reducing anxiety, preparing children for procedures, and helping the clinical team deliver child centered care.
About us
The Paediatric Emergency Department is a very busy, multi cultural department that sees approximately 3000 children each month. The team and wider MDT work closely with each other to provide the best care possible for the children who attend the department.
Job description Job responsibilities
The play worker will work closely with children and their families providing therapeutic play, emotional support, and procedural preparation. They will assist with cleaning toys and patient environments and collecting feedback from those who attend the department.
Further information can be found on the job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified Play Worker or equivalent
Skills Desirable
Evidence of working under pressure Knowledge and understanding of child development Understanding of safeguarding in a clinical context Experience of working within a health care setting Ability to work as part of a team Ability to support children with additional needs Infection, prevention and control awareness
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Paediatric Emergency Department - Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)