Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 years (This post may be made permanent)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Predominantly Monday - Friday but with occasional weekend working)
- Job ref
- 425-24-6342723
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's Hospital
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Anthony Nolan Play Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
This is a new and exciting post created with support from Anthony Nolan Charity to offer a dedicated Play Specialist for children and young people receiving Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation under the care of Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will organise, initiate, and supervise normal and specialised play for the child or young person referred to the HSCT (Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant) Team, meeting their complex needs appropriate to their development, medical condition and background. Through the use of therapeutic play, the Hospital Play Specialist will aim to communicate the treatment plan and interventions in an age-appropriate format.
Main duties of the job
· Act as a communication link with other team members including the ward, clinic, community and other hospitals.
· To plan, create and provide a suitable, safe and stimulating environment conducive to play.
· Use persuasive, re-assuring and negotiating skills with the child and family, in order to promote compliance to medical treatment.
· To contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of suitable health promotion initiatives for the children and their families.
· Be responsible for promoting specialist knowledge, advice and guidance to all relevant staff e.g., other play staff, medical staff and the multi-disciplinary team members.
· To be aware of and be involved in the current trends of play for hospitalised children and keep updated with best practice.
· To attend meetings, conferences and study days relevant to the speciality in order to maintain personal development.
· To be responsible for achievement of standards of play set by example and direction.
Working for our organisation
About us
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
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Outstanding Patient Care
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Brilliant Place to work
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Leaders in Children’s Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the role expectation please see the detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Level 4 BTEC Professional Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People/Registered Hospital Play Specialist Certificate or Playwork Sector Endorsed Foundation degree (PSEFD)
- Written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Current registration with Hospital Play Staff Education Trust (HPSET)
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Professional Body eg National Association of Hospital Play Staff (NAHPS)
- Post qualifying experience working in a childcare setting
Role
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of developmental, therapeutic play, preparation and distraction for all age hospitalised children.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of working with children, their parents and carers in a Haematology/Oncology/HSCT setting.
Insight into role
Essential criteria
- To understand the importance of play to minimise the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to be flexible within stated hours and areas of work.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hilary Quinton
- Job title
- Lead Nurse for Haematology and Oncology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2727472
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