Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Play Team at The Evelina London Childrens Hospital as a play worker within our Ambulatory and Eye Department.
This is a new fixed term role for 1 year. The applicant will be required to support our children and young people in an outpatient setting. The role will require age appropriate play activities provided for patients visiting both areas. You will be required to tailor the normalising play to a specific cohort of patients depending on the clinic that day. The play worker role requires someone with enthusiasm and passion to provide the best experience for our patients during their appointment. You will work alongside other Play workers and Play Specialists and be part of a large Play Service.
Main duties of the job
To organise and facilitate age appropriate activities for children and young people in the Outpatient area
Plan and adapt sessions to meet the needs of individual patients
Encourage and support parents/carers and siblings to engage in play activities
Liaise with the MDT and information share where needed
Ensure all toys are clean and conform to safety guidelines
Work flexibly across both areas
Collect data in accordance with the play service