About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at UCLH for a qualified Health PlaySpecialistor second year Apprentice/student on the Health Play Specialist course,looking to gain more experience within our highly respected team.We are looking forsomeone who iscommitted to the delivery of compassionatehigh-qualitycare and hasthe skills to implement specialised playand preparationto supportchildren,young people and their familiesundergoing treatment in a busy hospital environment. You will need to have experience of working withchildren andyoung people in a healthcare setting and be able to deal sensitively with families under stress. You will work as part of a supportive team where play and recreationisvalued and respected as an integrated part of young people's treatment and your contribution to the patient's pathway will be highly respected.We welcome applications from individuals who are currently completing the FDA Healthcare Play Specialism and are in their second year.If successful, the trainee will be paidin accordance withannex 21 of NHS Terms and Conditions (75% of maximum of Band 4) for the period leading up until they are qualified.
Main duties of the job
This person needs to be autonomous,and alsoable to work effectively within a large team of health play specialists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to effectively meeting the needs of paediatric patients and their families, as well as promoting the play service workthroughout both inpatient and outpatient services.The successful candidate will implement specialised play interventionsacross both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will need to be able to engage easily with children and young people, be able to work effectively with your multi-disciplinary team colleagues and use therapeutic play techniques creatively throughout the setting.Responsibilities will include supportinghospitalisedchildren and youngpeople leading alternative focus activities during procedures,therapeutic play preparation,creating anage-appropriatewelcoming environment throughout the area and helping patients and families manage anxiety effectively.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications Essential
Registered & qualified Health Play Specialist holding the Foundation Degree in Health Care Play Specialism orpreviousHPSC/HPSEB, Edexcel PDC/HND in Hospital Play Specialism or oversees equivalent. Knowledge of and ability to analyse professional and ethical issues, including professional boundaries, clinical governance and safeguardingchildrenpolicies and practice. Applied knowledge of recent health policy & guidance and SOHPS Guidelines for professional Practice.
Desirable
NNEB/ NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training involving normalchild careand development. Bachelor's Degree (or overseas equivalent) in a subject relevant to work with children and/or young people.
Experience Essential
Post qualifying and recent, comprehensive experience of working with children and/or young people in a health care setting, in a variety of clinical areas and/or vast experience in specialised field. Experience of providing family centred care and working with the extended family. Comprehensive experience of leading play/recreation activities for babies,childrenand/or young people.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Able to communicate complex information effectively with patients,familiesand staff, in written,verbaland nonverbal forms. Ability to work independently, manage own workload anddeterminepriorities under pressure.
Desirable
Basic competency using Word and Excel Ability to work as an individual as well as within a team, effectively and efficiently.
Other Requirements Essential
Able to work flexible hours and weekends according to needs of clinical area. Up to date registration with SOHPS. Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Membership of SOHPS Professional Body
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)