NHS Jobs • Southampton SO16 6YD
About this role
Were looking for someone who is: A confident and compassionate leader A Qualified play specialist Passionate about improving the hospital experience for children and young people Able to build strong relationships across the MDT Creative, organised and ready to drive service excellence If youre excited by the idea of leading a service that brings comfort, confidence and joy to children when they need it most, wed love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of play in healthcare at UHS.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient / client caseload. Provide play therapy, education through play and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. Practice clinically in agreed care settings and advise and support Divisions regarding the overall management of the service. Identify, develop and implement service improvement by working with partners to put in placeadministrative and operational pathways that support care for patients in the most appropriatesettings, and reducing inappropriate or avoidable demand for acute services. What experience and skills are required:Registered play specialistDegree level qualification or equivalent experienceEvidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice