Health Play Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£34,186 to £37,389 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC1E 6DG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Responsibilities will include supporting hospitalised children and young people leading alternative focus activities during procedures, therapeutic playpreparation, creating an age-appropriate welcoming environment throughout the area and helping patients and families manage anxiety effectively. You will need to have experience of working with children and young people in a healthcare setting and be able to deal sensitively with families under stress. You will work as part of a supportive team where play and recreation is valued and respected as an integrated part of young peoples treatment and your contribution to the patients pathway will be highly respected. The play service team consists of 35 experienced staff, lead by a play services manager who will actively support your professional development. The post holder will need to be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service. The FdA in Healthcare Play Specialism, Edex PDC/HND in Specialised play for the sick child or the previous HPSC/HPSEB, or international equivalent, is required forthis post.We welcome applications from individuals who are currently completingthe FDA Healthcare Play Specialism and are in their second year. Ifsuccessful, the trainee will be paid in accordance with annex 21 of NHSTerms and Conditions (75% of maximum of Band 4) for the period leadingup until they are qualified Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? We welcome applications from individuals who are currently completingthe FDA Healthcare Play Specialism and are in their second year. Ifsuccessful, the trainee will be paid in accordance with annex 21 of NHSTerms and Conditions (75% of maximum of Band 4) for the period leadingup until they are qualified.

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