About this role
Job summary
The Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Oldham Hospital are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Play Assistant to join the experienced and dynamic Paediatric team of ED.
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, trustworthy and passionate Play Assistant to provide the best experience whilst working in a hospital environment in meeting the healthcare needs of children and young people plus their families through the provision of age-appropriate play, distraction and recreational activities, helping to make their healthcare experience enjoyable and reduce anxiety.
You will support the multi-disciplinary team and be an advocate for the patients by creating a stimulating environment and activates for the patients and their families to meet their personal, emotional and social developmental needs while in hospital.
e play and distraction for children and young people attending the Paediatric Area of the Emergency Department, working within a philosophy of family centred care.
To ensure play equipment is used effectively and maintained appropriately.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate play and distraction for children and young people attending the Paediatric Area of the Emergency Department, working within a philosophy of family centred care.
To ensure play equipment is used effectively and maintained appropriately.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the Paediatric area of the emergency department has a range of activities available to children and their families daily - supporting activities as appropriate
To organise and supervise age-appropriate play/ recreational activities for individual and groups of children and young people in the Emergency Department, according to their individual needs and plan
Work closely with the child, their family and the multi-disciplinary team to provide therapeutic play as appropriate
Provide a safe environment for children attending the department by ensuring all play equipment is clean and safe to use at all times, reporting and removing
Work within the philosophy of child and family centred care
Actively safeguard the welfare of children and escalate any safeguarding concerns and implement child protection procedures accordingly
Ensure accurate and appropriate written documentation is recorded in patients' notes
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of children and young people and their families and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
Ensure dignity of care/needs are met for every patient
Provide procedural preparation through play and distraction
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential and desirable Essential
GCSE qualifications in five subjects, including Maths and English One year experience of working with children in any setting Experience of working in a team Excellent oral and written skills Excellent team building and team working skills An awareness of child protection issues
Desirable
First Aid certificate
Qualifications Essential
GCSE qualifications in five subjects, including Maths and English
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Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Paediatric Accident and Emergency The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL12JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)