Location
Trust Wide, London

Hours
Full Time (hours to be confirmed in job description)

Salary
£34,186 per annum

About the Role
The Health Play Specialist role is integral to supporting the emotional and developmental needs of children and young people within the healthcare setting. This position involves delivering therapeutic play interventions, helping to reduce anxiety and distress associated with hospital visits and treatments. You will work closely with clinical teams to create a child-friendly environment, using play to facilitate understanding and cooperation during medical procedures. The role requires creativity, empathy, and the ability to engage children of various ages and backgrounds in a supportive and safe manner. For a detailed overview of key tasks and responsibilities, please refer to the full job description provided with the job advert.

Experience
Relevant experience in play work, child development, or healthcare settings is desirable. Experience working with children in a therapeutic or supportive capacity will be advantageous.

About you
You should be compassionate, patient, and able to communicate effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams. A creative approach to play and child engagement is essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications
Qualifications related to play work, child development, or health and social care are preferred. Specific qualifications and detailed person specification can be found in the job description attachment accompanying the advert.