Play Therapy Worker

at  North Tees Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 Caring for Children and Young People or Early Years Care or Play Work Qualification. Acts as a communication link with the other team members, including MDT, between the child and parents/carers. Work with the Hospital Play Specialists to implement and oversee the provision of daily activities, which stimulate and provide distraction for the children whilst encouraging learning and development through play. Create an attractive child-orientated environment in which play occurs naturally at all times, by providing appropriate activities for normal social, physical, cognitive and emotional growth.
Set up play areas and clear away. Form supportive relationships with the family members and encourage them to participate in play. Assist the family to adjust to the hospital environment by explaining ward routines etc. Liaise with the Ward Matron or team lead on duty with regards to the needs of children and significant developments in play.
Make and report relevant observations (development, emotional and anxieties) to appropriate ward staff. Responsible for maintaining play equipment with regard to safety and infection control prevention. Teaching the value of play for normal development and the significance of play in hospital to student nurses, medical students, other hospital staff and their students, students on work placement and parents

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