Play Assistant | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	16 Hydref 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24,937 - £26,598 per annum, (pro-rata if Part-Time)
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	15 Tachwedd 2025
Lleoliad:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Cwmni:	University Hospitals of Leicester
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7514534/358-7382277-WC-A

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Due to an exciting development we are looking to recruit a band 3 play assistant to join our play team in supporting Children and young people through their hospital journey. Candidates must hold a level 3 child care qualification or equivalent in order to provide and maintain a safe, friendly and childfocusedenvironment. Thesuccessfulcandidate will have excellent knowledge, skills and experience in child development, play and communication skills and demonstrate the ability todocument and participate in developmental assessments.

For an informal discussion please contact Sally Shepherd or Helen Hayles on 0116 258 7549
• To provide a safe and welcoming environment demonstrating a caring and relaxed attitude towards any child and family entering the ward or departments
• To work with children of all ages, individually or in groups in a variety of settings.
• To organise and supervise play activities for individual and groups of children and young people in hospital according to their individual needs and as part of their overall plan
• To provide play based observations to support the overall assessment of children and young people
• To establish effective communication, both verbally and written with children/families and the multi-disciplinary team.
• To understand and use play documentation to communicate relevant information and /or progress being aware of the need for confidentiality both with the written and spoken word
• To ensure that all toys, play equipment and facilities are clean, in good repair and stored safety
• To ensure that a safe environment is created for children their families and staff in accordance with the Trusts safety policy

We are a national and regional centre for
specialist treatment, a renowned biomedical
research facility and the local hospital for
communities in Leicester, Leicestershire,
and Rutland.
We have an established international
reputation for research excellence in
cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes,
renal and cancer medicine. Together with
University of Leicester, Loughborough
University and De Montfort University
we provide world-class training for
the future NHS workforce.
Our three acute sites are the Leicester Royal
Infirmary, the Leicester General Hospital and
the Glenfield Hospital. We provide services
in seven community hospitals as well as in
people’s homes and virtually.
As a large health and care provider,
we are also a significant local employer.
More than 18,000 people from over 70
different nationalities work at UHL,
making us the largest employer in the
city and one of the largest in the region.
We use our economic influence to improve
the health and wellbeing of our community
through purchasing local goods and services
and being a good civic partner.
We work with local partners in the health
and social care, local authority, voluntary and
charitable sectors to improve health outcomes,
foster economic and social development
and reduce the health inequalities that
some groups experience.



The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
• To be responsible for achieving standards of care set by example and direction.
• To be involved in Personal and Development reviews
• To support play audits
• To demonstrate flexibility when required to work in other areas
• To participate in play team meetings
• To review and reflect on own practice and performance through the effective use of clinical supervision and appraisal
• To attend mandatory training, keep abreast of current trends in play through reading literature and journals. And being supportive to change


This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025