Job summary We are seeking a Play Assistant with hospital experience to join our play team. The successful applicant will support children, adolescents and young people undergoing treatment for cancer within the Oak Centre For Children and Young People. Experience of working with adolescents and young people is desirable. Main duties of the job
Work as a member of the play team to provide play/ activities for paediatric and adolescent patients. The Play Assistant will be expected to work on the McElwain / TYA ward and all areas of OCCYP.
To provide a quality and holistic play service for all children and their families across the OCCYP unit. This would be in the play areas and also at the bedside.
To ensure all children and adolescents have the access to the play service whilst at the hospital.
To work with the multi disciplinary team in providing holistic care to all patients and their family.
About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Job responsibilities For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
To plan and facilitate play /activities for children and adolescents in hospital. To adapt the activity to meet their developmental, medical and holistic needs.
To plan a programme of daily activities, which is appropriate to the child and adolescent. This will be on the wards, Day care and Outpatients.
To assist in the creation of a caring, stimulating, fun and safe environment. For the patients and their siblings.
To support parents/carers and signpost to the appropriate member of the multi disciplinary team.
To plan, organise weekly activity programmes and monthly events.
Be responsible for the maintenance, safety and cleaning of all play resources. Complying with the infection control policy and procedures.
Establish effective communication written and verbal, with all members of the multi-disciplinary and nursing team. To attend multi-disciplinary meeting.
To be flexible to the needs of the service and use initiative when service needs change.
Provide written documented play plan observations as requested by the multi-disciplinary team.
To annotate and document into the patient notes on Epic.
To refer onto the Play Team Lead, Play Specialist if there are any concerns about a patient or their family. Also if there is the need for an aspect of the Play Specialist role to be implemented.
On a regular basis to audit, plan, and order play resources to reflect the needs of the patient group.
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 Childcare, BTEC or equivalent
GCSE English and Maths
Experience Essential
In the hospital setting
Demonstrable experience of working with parents/ carers and families
Ability to work with individuals and groups of children, adolescents and young people
Ability to communicate and support families under stress
Experience of working with children/young people with additional needs
Experience of working with adolescents.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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