Senior 2 Health play specialist

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Job Overview

The post holder will use specialist theoretical knowledge and expertise to develop specific goal assessments for the hospitalised child. The post holder will support the development of the play team, offering teaching and supervision to all hospital staff in relation to their specialist area. As a senior play specialist, the post holder will contribute to the management of the play team, taking on delegated responsibilities when required.

Main Duties of the Job

SENIOR REGISTERED HEALTH PLAY SPECIALIST

Band 5

37.5 hours/Week

This is a Band 5 post opportunity to work within the Play Specialist Team who cover ENT/Plastics Outpatients Department.

The Band 5 roles will take on additional responsibilities and training to help with the day-to-day management and support of the Play Team manager. We are an already established and experienced play team who promotes the play service in the Children's Hospital and the Trust.

Do you have some expertise in this area? Have a keen interest to learn new skills and the motivation to grasp opportunities. We need someone who is pro-active and will help to support the play team and the service.

You would be part of an experienced team, all working together, sharing expertise and benefiting from professional development opportunities. We are looking for someone who is committed, caring and compassionate to join this great team.

For this post, we require:

• The Foundation Degree in Hospital Play Specialism
• You must be a registered Health Play Specialist with SOHPS
• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience

Working for Our Organisation

This is also an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the UK, with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation and clinical research.

We aim to provide a service tailored to individual patients' needs, as well as ensuring staff are supported through clinical supervision, educational programmes, and ongoing professional development. We actively offer opportunities for professional and personal development.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Initiate assessments and develop specific therapeutic play programmes, demonstrating knowledge and expertise in the development and psychological needs of the hospitalised child. Work with the multi-disciplinary team, offering support and advice to parents about meeting their child's needs.

Promote the development of the play service, making contact across other clinical areas. Contribute to the management of the play specialist team, taking on delegated responsibilities as required.

Maintain a professional portfolio and registration.

Person Specification Professional Qualifications

• FdA Healthcare Play Specialism/ Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People or equivalent.
• HPSET Certificate and up-to-date registration.
• Counselling skills
• Child Psychology

Experience/Knowledge

• Experienced Health Play Specialist
• Confident in working with children, adolescents, and children with special needs, including those with challenging behaviour
• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• 3 years post-registration experience in a range of clinical settings
• Supervision of junior staff and students
• Experience of managing a small budget

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course, our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply.

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Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this, as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.

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Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please contact Tania Perestrelo, ENT/Plastics Outpatients Department Sister, or Joanne Pinney, Senior Registered Health Play specialist team manager, if you would like any further information or to arrange an informal visit.