Job summary
To work in collaboration with the renal/ nephrology teams to meet the general and normalising play/recreation/leisure needs of children & young people through the provision of activities within the Haemodialysis Unit, ward 1 (Occasionally) and out-patient clinic area on the renal unit.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a safe working environment
- Maintain toys and equipment, responsible for safe use of toys and equipment - ensuring Trust Infection Control and cleaning policies are adhered to
- Ensure that all children and young people have appropriate access to general, normalising play, recreation activities and leisure time during their time at Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital main site - Steelhouse Lane
- Ensure play and recreation is inclusive and diverse to all children and young people
- Work flexibly with departmental and Trust wide Play and Recreation Facilitators
- Use knowledge of child development through to adulthood when selecting play, recreation, and leisure activities
- Having awareness of play and recreation for children/young people who have a physical disability and/or mental health concerns
- Actively promote Health and Wellbeing with children, young people, and families
- Proactively engage in the patient experience agenda, actively seeking feedback through a variety of methods, acting appropriately upon feedback
- To have an understanding of the reasonable adjustments required for children/young people with learning disabilities and additional needs - including sourcing safe, appropriate play/recreation and resource activities
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 qualification in Child Health and Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
- 5 GCSE's A-C grade or 9-4 including English and Math
- NVQ Level 3 In Child Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake
- Making Every Contact Count (MECC) training or willingness to undertake
Knowledge and Nature of Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience, especially in the care of children/young people aged 0-19 years
- Knowledge and experience of working with children/young people with additional needs
- Knowledge of issues relating to consent and confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of children/young people with mental health illnesses
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH