Job summary
To lead and manage the play team and co-ordinate planned play activities for children and young people aged 0-16years.

Review and develop play services at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) in collaboration with the Paediatric lead.

To maintain a safe, child focused environment where play is encouraged for all children attending the Emergency Department.

To guide play support to meet the diverse needs of all children attending the hospital.

To ensure play interventions are documented in accordance with Trust record keeping standards.

To use specialist knowledge when implementing alternative play therapies to meet the needs of patients undergoing hospital procedures.

Incorporate knowledge of child development when selecting play activities, considering the psychological and emotional needs of the patient.

To work with the multidisciplinary team and families to promote the importance of play during hospital attendance.

Have a knowledge and understanding of Trust child safeguarding policies and procedures.

Encourage an environment of professional curiosity and report any concerns relating to child protection issues to the nurse in charge.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a visible role model setting and maintaining expected standards of personal and professional behaviour and appearance.
• Ensure effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patient's carers and relatives.
• Lead by example, develop yourself and other staff, influence the way care is provided, and be open and responsive to the needs of others. Work alongside staff to support them development in practice.
• Ensure that the play team take responsibility for the care they provide, communicate clearly, work cooperatively with others, share skills knowledge and experience with others in a manner which meets the requirements of organisational and local policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Take reasonable care to maintain and observe health and safety at work, for you, your team and others. Undertake delegated tasks required by the departmental manager in relation to
• Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding,
• Develop and maintain a supportive working relationship with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote a positive patient experience and seek feedback regarding play services from patients and families.

About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 304-9019055

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Foundation degree in a Healthcare Play Specialism
• Desirable: NHS training in Paediatric safeguarding.
• Desirable: Training for working with adolescents.
• Desirable: Food hygiene.
• Desirable: Manual handling

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working with children and young people.
• Essential: Experience of working in a hospital setting.
• Essential: Experience of working with parents and extended families.
• Essential: Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of child development.
• Essential: Knowledge of paediatric safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Essential: Knowledge of professional code of practise and its application to practise.
• Essential: Able to evaluate and reflect on own practise.
• Desirable: Experience of working as a team member.
• Desirable: Knowledge of issues relating to clinical governance and consent.

Additional Criteria

• Essential: To be adaptable, approachable and able to use tact, empathy and discretion.
• Essential: Enthusiastic in all aspects of professional and personal development.
• Essential: Prepared to undertake further training.
• Essential: Willing to support the development of the service.
• Essential: Member of professional body.
• Essential: Ability to work shifts.

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: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Good Hope Hospital, Rectory Rd, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 7RR
Employer's website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm

Contact
Hiring Manager: Sinead Bromley
sinead.bromley@uhb.nhs.uk
01214247231

Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description. The Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.