Play Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	2 Sept 2026

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Summary

To provide a safe and welcoming environment demonstrating a caring and relaxed attitude towards any child and family entering the ward or department. Will work with children of all ages, individually or in groups in a variety of settings. Will assess individual childs need and provide appropriate play activities both developmental and therapeutic taking into account social and cultural needs Facilitate appropriate play activities to assist the child and family in understanding the admission, medical and surgical procedures. Through competency training and assessment the play specialist will be able to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate this role. Act as communication link with other team members including hospital, community staff and outside agencies representing the child and their family. To be involved in advising and supporting children, parents and other members in the play needs of children in the hospital. To understand and use nursing and play documentation to communicate relevant information and /or progress being aware of the need for confidentiality both with the written and spoken word. Will be responsible for writing the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of play sessions using the relevant play documentation through competency training and assessment.

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