Senior Health Play Specialist

Work force Lead a team of Play Specialists, Play workers and volunteers across eight paediatric areas in conjunction with the Ward Sisters and Matrons to deliver high quality play for patients cross-site. Hold responsibility for Play in an area.Financial Have an understanding of the Play budgets available on each site, how to access it, ensuring all areas have the resources required. Works within the budgetary requirements whilst maintaining standards of Play. Ensures the Play department becomes more cost effective. Oversees stock control of resources, collaboration and reduces waste.Partnerships Communications and Relationships To work alongside the MDT to promote play. To initiate and maintain relationships with groups such as the Youth Board, STPN and trust charitable funds.General Prepare the orientation of new members of staff within the Play team. Attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions relating to the improvement of the service. Act as a change agent where necessary Ensure all Trust and national policies and procedures are adhered to. Be aware of operational personnel issues relevant to the directorate includingmanagement of absence and sickness, disciplinary and recruitment matters. Ensure own continuing professional development and identify own PersonalDevelopment Plan. Encourage the educational development of other staff within the team in liaison with the PDNs. Act as a supervisor for Hospital Play Specialist students and work experience students. Act as a role model and Play expert for the MDT. Encourage other staff to keep abreast of new developments and encourage the exchange of information, ideas and experiences. Job description Job responsibilities Work force Lead a team of Play Specialists, Play workers and volunteers across eight paediatric areas in conjunction with the Ward Sisters and Matrons to deliver high quality play for patients cross-site. Hold responsibility for Play in an area.Financial Have an understanding of the Play budgets available on each site, how to access it, ensuring all areas have the resources required. Works within the budgetary requirements whilst maintaining standards of Play. Ensures the Play department becomes more cost effective. Oversees stock control of resources, collaboration and reduces waste.Partnerships Communications and Relationships To work alongside the MDT to promote play. To initiate and maintain relationships with groups such as the Youth Board, STPN and trust charitable funds.General Prepare the orientation of new members of staff within the Play team. Attend relevant meetings and participate in discussions relating to the improvement of the service. Act as a change agent where necessary Ensure all Trust and national policies and procedures are adhered to. Be aware of operational personnel issues relevant to the directorate includingmanagement of absence and sickness, disciplinary and recruitment matters. Ensure own continuing professional development and identify own PersonalDevelopment Plan. Encourage the educational development of other staff within the team in liaison with the PDNs. Act as a supervisor for Hospital Play Specialist students and work experience students. Act as a role model and Play expert for the MDT. Encourage other staff to keep abreast of new developments and encourage the exchange of information, ideas and experiences.