Health Play Specialist / Nursery Nurse in317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary in317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary PUBLISHED
WED 13 NOV 2024
Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
PERMANENT
CANCER FAMILY HAEMATOLOGY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the emotional and psychological well-being of children undergoing treatment for cancer and hematology diagnoses.
Engagement in meaningful play therapy that helps alleviate anxieties and emotional trauma associated with hospital stays, facilitating better patient experiences.
Collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to comprehensive patient care and gaining diverse perspectives from various healthcare professionals.
Support for parents and caregivers, providing them with guidance and teaching on how to actively participate in their child's care, which strengthens family bonds during difficult times.
Flexibility in work arrangements, promoting a healthy work-life balance and accommodating the diverse needs of staff.
Development and implementation of tailored play programs that cater to children with varying abilities and healthcare needs, fostering their developmental growth.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Play Specialist/Nursery Nurse for their Children and Young Peoples Oncology/Haematology Ward at the Great North Children's Hospital. This full-time role (37 hours and 30 minutes per week) involves providing emotional support and therapeutic play for children and young people undergoing treatment for cancer and hematological conditions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting and educating parents/carers during stressful hospital experiences, encouraging their active participation in care.
- Working with children with various disabilities and developmental needs.
- Facilitating play to alleviate anxieties and promote emotional well-being, ensuring children understand their healthcare and treatment.
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to the overall development and maintenance of the play service.
Qualifications required include knowledge and experience in developmental and therapeutic play. The role also involves escorting patients to procedures and evaluating play effectiveness.
The position offers flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of both the service and the employees.
Interview Date: December 3, 2024.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting and educating parents/carers during stressful hospital experiences, encouraging their active participation in care.
- Working with children with various disabilities and developmental needs.
- Facilitating play to alleviate anxieties and promote emotional well-being, ensuring children understand their healthcare and treatment.
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to the overall development and maintenance of the play service.
Qualifications required include knowledge and experience in developmental and therapeutic play. The role also involves escorting patients to procedures and evaluating play effectiveness.
The position offers flexible working arrangements to meet the needs of both the service and the employees.
Interview Date: December 3, 2024.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Hospital Play Specialist/Nursery Nurse to join our Children and Young Peoples Oncology/Haematology Ward within the Great North Children's Hospital. Ward 14 is a day unit which provides care and support for children and young people being treated for a cancer and haematology diagnosis and their supportive care throughout their treatment.
- Interview Date Tuesday December 2024
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Give support, teaching and guidance to parents/carers whilst on Ward 14 especially during stressful situations.
Working within children with both learning difficulties and/or mobility disabilities.
To encourage parents/carers to actively participate in caring for and playing with their child whilst in hospital.
Support children and young people whilst in hospital ensuring their needs are being met through either play or other diversional therapy.
Work within a multi- disciplinary team to support babies and children.
Supporting children requiring General Anaesthetics and as part of the Paediatric Radiotherapy Service.
About us
Hospital Play Specialist
- The Hospital Play Specialist role will, under the accountability of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to offer normalising and specialised play for children and young people with complex healthcare needs and their families, considering age, stage of development, medical condition and background to promote emotional health and optimal development, this will include the effects of hospitalisation, ill health and treatments required.
- The Play Specialist is required to have knowledge and experience of developmental, emotional and social play for all age ranges and abilities of children in hospital.
- Inform, educate, support and advise other healthcare specialists, nursing staff, and families in the role of play.
- Use play to help and assist in alleviating anxieties, pain, or emotional trauma caused to the child, young person and their families, which can often occur in the unfamiliar hospital environment, aiding them to engage in hospital life, promoting their understanding of their healthcare needs, investigations and treatments.
- The post holder is expected to be a fully integrated member of the department team.
- Contribute to the maintenance, consistency and development of the play service throughout the Trust.
- Receive requests from relevant healthcare professionals and other HPS for a patient to be seen following a referral to a medical consultant and his team.
- To escort children and young people to theatre (where appropriate) in line with Trust policy, to aid and promote understanding and coping mechanisms.
Nursery Nurse
- To assist in therapeutic assessments and carry out play programmes for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan.
- To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of play using reflective practice to achieve best outcomes.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
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1. Can you tell us about your previous experience working with children in healthcare settings?
2. What training or qualifications do you have that are relevant to the role of a Hospital Play Specialist or Nursery Nurse?
3. How do you tailor your approach when working with children who have learning difficulties or mobility disabilities?
4. Describe a time when you had to support a child in a stressful situation. What strategies did you use?
5. How do you ensure that play activities are age-appropriate and cater to the developmental needs of each child?
1. Can you tell us about your previous experience working with children in healthcare settings?
2. What training or qualifications do you have that are relevant to the role of a Hospital Play Specialist or Nursery Nurse?
3. How do you tailor your approach when working with children who have learning difficulties or mobility disabilities?
4. Describe a time when you had to support a child in a stressful situation. What strategies did you use?
5. How do you ensure that play activities are age-appropriate and cater to the developmental needs of each child?
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To work as a Health Play Specialist or Nursery Nurse in the UK, you will need a combination of qualifications, experience, and specific skills. Here’s a breakdown of the skills and attributes typically required for these roles:
Qualifications
1. Relevant Qualifications:
- A Level 3 qualification in childcare, such as the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), BTEC, or CACHE Diploma.
- A degree in a relevant field can be beneficial, though not always necessary.
2. Specialized Training:
- For Health Play Specialists, specific training in play therapy, child development, or working with children in healthcare settings may be advantageous.
3. First Aid and Safeguarding Certifications:
- Current First Aid Training and Child Protection/Safeguarding training are essential.
Key Skills
1. Child Development Knowledge:
- Understanding the stages of child development and how play can facilitate growth and learning.
2. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and healthcare professionals.
- Skills in active listening and the ability to adapt communication styles according to the audience.
3. Empathy and Compassion:
- A genuine interest in the wellbeing of children and their families, with the ability to provide emotional support.
4. Play Skills:
- Knowledge of different play techniques and how they can be used therapeutically or educationally.
5. Creativity:
- Ability to design and implement engaging play activities tailored to individual children’s needs.
6. Observation and Assessment:
- Skills in observing children’s behavior and development, and using that information to inform care and activities.
7. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, educators, and parents.
8. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Capacity to think quickly and adapt activities or approaches in response to the needs and challenges presented by children.
9. Organizational Skills:
- Effective time management and organizational abilities to plan and execute activities.
10. Resilience and Adaptability:
- The work may involve emotional challenges; being resilient and adaptable is crucial.
Experience
- Practical Experience: Experience working with children in various settings (e.g., nurseries, schools, or healthcare environments) can greatly enhance your candidacy.
- Volunteering: Volunteering in children's services or health-related settings can also provide valuable experience.
Additional Considerations
- DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required to work with children, ensuring child safety.
- Continuous Professional Development: Keeping up to date with training and best practices in child health and play therapy is essential.
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