Senior Play Specialist – The Portland Hospital

Overview

In this role you will develop and assess therapeutic play plans for children in hospital, integrating with the overall care plan. You will monitor outcomes and adapt interventions with a multidisciplinary team, while mentoring fellow Play Specialists. This position sits within The Portland Hospital’s paediatric inpatient service and supports a patient-centred approach to care. You will contribute to high-quality, compassionate paediatric care in a private hospital setting.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Private healthcare
• Private pension
• Season Ticket Loan
• Group Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Responsibilities

• Conduct therapeutic assessments and design play programmes tailored to each child
• Monitor progress and modify interventions to ensure care plan effectiveness
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet overall child care goals
• Mentor and support junior Play Specialists and Play Assistants

Key requirements

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism OR Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People
• Registered with HPSET
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a hospital setting
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic play practices for ages 0–17
• Desirable experience mentoring Play Specialists and Play Assistants

• collaboration
• mentorship
• empathy
• therapeutic play interventions
• assessment and programme design
• evidence-based practice knowledge

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