Health Play Specialist | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,147 - £27,596 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Luton, LU4 0DZ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6331500/418-HPT2421-EH |
Summary
To undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programs for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan.
Participate in the implementation of the child`s care plan.
To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of play equipment and to contribute to the maintenance of a safe and tidy environment where children and young people have access to play facilities.
Play preparations to include preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedural play.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
We conduct Value Based Interviews.
to maintain a professional portfolio in line with HPSET recommendations for re-registration. To maintain a high degree of health and safety at all times.
To prepare and assist with dietary needs and keep an accurate record.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Jun 2024