Health Play Specialist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Barnet, EN5 3DJ
Salary
£33,262 to £36,027
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
17 days left
Job description
Band 4 Health Play Specialist Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation...
The main part of this role will be to work within areas, which includes inpatient ward, day surgery/ambulatory ward, and children's outpatients. You may also be required to work with children in other units that children are seen within the Trust. The successful candidate must have a Health Play Specialist qualification and be registered with SoHPS. You will need to have experience working with babies, children and young people in a healthcare setting. In return you will have the opportunity to expand your skills, access training and be supported in your professional development.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered qualified Hospital Play Specialist holding the Foundation degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or Edexcel
- NNEB/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent training childcare and development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with babies/children and young people in hospital setting
- Experience of effective working as a team member
- Experience of working with parents and extended families
- Experience of working with children with special needs including those with challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Documented evidence of continuing Professional Development
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- A full understanding and ability to apply preparation, distraction therapy and post procedure play skills
- Basic knowledge of child protection policies and relevant health legislation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients/families and staff
- Basic competency using word and excel
Desirable
- Knowledge of NAHPS professional code of conduct and its application in practice
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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