About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work alongside qualified Health Play Specialist to provide age and stage appropriateplay opportunities and give support to the hospitalised Children, Young People (CYP) and their families.Throughout this job description we refer to Children, Young People age 0-18 years as CYP, this coversCYP with wide range of developmental abilities and sometimes complexities.
Main duties of the job
Clinical / TherapeuticDevelop and participate in planning of play programmes to incorporate normality and routine.Observe and evaluate the play programmes to meet the needs of CYP and family.Provide support for CYP and family.Create a safe and welcoming environment for all CYP to experience play whilst in hospital.Support effective patients flow by identifying and accompanying appropriate CYP to theatre toreduce delay. This CYP must have been prepared and ready by the nursing staff.
To have an awareness of hospital communication passports and ensure that all CYP and families have the relevant access to ensure passports in place as required.
Assisting with theatre admission flow team with any actions co-signed safely by registered nurse in the admission team.Communication and DocumentationParticipate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within the Hospital.Be an advocate for CYP and family.Provide and document play based observations and actions to influence and support the overallassessment of CYP.Ensure that up to date electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with professional and Trust standards.Participate in patient feedback and work with ward management team to obtain real time CYP and families' views. Support ward management with CYP and families experience projects such as parent group meet.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement. Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes. Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly." At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts. A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment. Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
Professional Ethics and Clinical GovernanceRespect the individual, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and their families, andcontribute to the provision of services sensitive to these needs.To be aware and respect the Rights of the child as laid down by Children Act 2004 and UNICEFOnly undertake activities and procedures where relevant training and competency have beenobtained and the post holder has been deemed safe to undertake.Personal and Professional DevelopmentGain experience within the play team and further your knowledge of the care of hospitalised CYP.Review and reflect on your own practice through effective use of supervision and appraisal.Develop and keep an up to date portfolio.Attend courses and update training to reflect current trends.Staff and studentsWithin the play team support and work alongside new staff and students.Responsibilities and ResourcesMonitor play resources and inform senior member of the team when equipment needed.To be responsible for maintaining play equipment in accordance with Trust, Health and Safetystandards.
Person Specification
Analytical and judgement Essential
Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Evidence of previous other health care experience to include observations
Communication Essential
Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
Evidence of working within a team
Knowledge training Essential
NVQ level 3 or CACHE Evidence of working in a hospital setting or community with CYP Good IT skills and experience of using teams, electrical documentation
Desirable
Experience of working within a MDT
Communication Essential
Able to function effectively in challenging, emotive situations
Desirable
Experience of hospital communication passports
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).
Employer details Employer name Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address Coxen ward, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)