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Play Assistant - Kingfisher Ward | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary not available. View on company website.
Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust, Dorchester, Dorset
- Onsite working
- Part time
- Permanent
Posted today, 31 May
Job ref: 0f453e6904834011be20be590568a8f1
Full Job Description
The play team support children throughout the Trust in other acute departments and outpatients.
The paediatric play assistant has a vital role within the clinical multi-disciplinary team, working closely with the Play Specialist and nursing team we provide high quality care that meets the physical, psychological, emotional and social needs of the children and families we care for.
Play is an important part of child development; the play assistant will support children to learn and express their thoughts and emotions through play and provide activities that help keep children motivated in often challenging circumstances.
As a healthcare play assistant, you will provide fun, therapeutic, play opportunities for infants, children and young people who are receiving treatment within the hospital setting, these activities will need to be tailored to meet the individualised needs of each child. The play assistant must be able to communicate effectively with children of all ages; they must have the ability to identify safeguarding concerns and escalate these through appropriate channels to ensure children are protected.
The play assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe play environment, adhering to infection control procedures, maintaining the quality of toys and play equipment to ensure children and families can play safely within the hospital.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online., Disability Confident
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