Job description

We are opening a new Children's Day Surgery unit, with the first patient expected in July 2024

We are looking for a dynamic person that is committed to providing play and activities for all children

The post holder is responsible for providing a positive and welcoming environment for children and young people under the care of the Evelina. Working alongside the play specialist team you will provide play and recreational activities for children of all ages to encourage their growth and development in a safe, age-appropriate way where play occurs naturally.

Use your knowledge of child development through to adulthood to promote and encourage the child or young person’s full developmental potential.

• To work flexibly with other Play workers and Play Specialists with the ability to work at times independently/autonomously and without direct supervision being accountable for their own professional actions. Work alongside and supervise Volunteers and Students
• To organise, initiate and supervise a wide range of play activities for individual and groups of children/young people appropriate to the age, ability, medical condition and background of the child and as part of an overall play plan.
• To organise a program of daily play/recreational activities which can be delivered flexibly in the playroom or at the bedside for individual and groups of Children/Young People.
• Be responsible for maintaining play equipment with regard to safety and cross infection ensuring toys and play equipment are cleaned routinely in line with local and department cleaning schedules.
• To work flexibly across play areas as needed.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

• Works with the Play Specialist to provide assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.

Please see the attached JD for details of the role and requirements