Healthcare Play Specialist - Peterborough
Join the Healthcare Play Specialist - Peterborough role at Pacomarine Limited.
Overview
Transform hospital stays for children by joining our dedicated Play Team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children during their hospital journey and can create a positive, playful environment that supports emotional and physical recovery, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Our Play Service is integral to the holistic care we provide for children and young people aged 0-17 years across two sites. We strive to make play a vital component of healthcare, supporting developmental, therapeutic and recovery needs. The Trust places an emphasis on play as an essential part of a child\'s care journey.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a team that puts children\'s well-being at the heart of everything we do.
* Work in an environment where your skills are valued and your contributions have a real impact.
* Help shape the future of play as an essential part of care within our Trust.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the role include evidence-based practice to assess, plan, and deliver therapeutic play interventions tailored to individual needs. You will:
* Work collaboratively within the Play Team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Use therapeutic and developmental play techniques to meet the emotional, physical, and social needs of children and young people.
* Support families in engaging with their child\'s play and recovery journey.
* Facilitate distraction and preparation techniques for invasive or painful procedures.
* Develop individual play programs for long-term or specific needs patients.
* Advocate for the importance of play within the hospital setting, showcasing its value to the wider healthcare team.
What We’re Looking For
* A Healthcare Play Specialist qualification (Foundation Degree or equivalent).
* Registration as a Healthcare Play Specialist.
* Proven experience working with children in a healthcare setting.
* Strong communication, time management, and leadership skills.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team across sites.
What You’ll Bring
Your creativity, compassion, and expertise will help bridge the gap between hospital and home, creating a positive and memorable experience for children and their families.
As a Qualified and Registered Play Specialist, You Will
* Work collaboratively within the Play Team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
* Use therapeutic and developmental play techniques to meet the emotional, physical, and social needs of children and young people.
* Support families in engaging with their child\'s play and recovery journey.
* Facilitate distraction and preparation techniques for invasive or painful procedures.
* Develop individual play programs for long-term or specific needs patients.
* Act as an advocate for the importance of play within the hospital setting, showcasing its value to the wider healthcare team.
Job Information
Location: Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum pro rata
Band: Band 4
Reference: 176-F-7238022-C
Person Specification
Essential
* Education/Knowledge and Qualifications: Registered & qualified Health Play Specialist holding the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism, Edexcel/BTEC in specialised play for sick child or the previous HPSC/HPSEB or international equivalent; knowledge of relevant health policy & guidance and NAHPS Guidelines; knowledge of professional and ethical issues including professional boundaries, clinical governance and safeguarding; knowledge of therapeutic play and child development.
* Experience: Experience of working with children and/or young people in a healthcare setting; experience as a team member within an MDT; experience with children with special needs including neurodiversity or challenging behaviours; experience leading play/recreation activities for babies, children and/or young people.
* Skills and Abilities: Up-to-date registration with HPSET.
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service checks apply; UK professional registration is required. For more information, please refer to NHS Careers.
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