Senior Play Specialist

Senior Play Specialist Site: The Portland Hospital for Women & Children-London   Full time permanent: Monday to Friday (37.5hrs pw) Salary:  Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)   We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paediatric Play Specialist to join our team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. The Portland Hospital is the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Our inpatient and outpatient specialties reflect this, providing clinical expertise in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Women's Health.   As a Senior Play Specialist you will undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programmes for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan. You will monitor, evaluate and modify therapeutic interventions in order to measure child’s progress and ensure effectiveness of care plan, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to meet the overall care plan for children. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Play Specialist who is looking to progress into a senior position. You will have the opportunity to build on your clinical expertise, support and mentor junior colleagues, contribute to the ongoing development of the service and make a meaningful impact on the experiences of children and families throughout their hospital journey. At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  What you’ll bring: Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism - Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism OR Level 4 Diploma in Specialised Play for Sick Children and Young People Significant post qualification experience working with children/ young people in a hospital environment Registered with HPSET Why HCA UK?   Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.    We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Play Specialist you would be eligible for: 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you  Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals  Private pension contribution which increases with length of service  Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme  Group Life Assurance from day one  Critical illness cover  Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay  Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland  Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you  Discounts with over 800 major retailers  Culture and values   At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.  Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and