Senior Health Play Specialist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Senior Health Play Specialist The closing date is 11 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Come and join us in a bustling central London children's department, with lots of opportunity to use your specialised play skills. We cover a wide range of specialties including children's intensive care & trauma service. We have a unique Hematology service, including gene therapy, stem cell transplants & shared care oncology. Each day is unique. Key highlightso Use your expertise to offer specialised play from birth to teenso Contribute to exciting developments for our babies, children & young people (BCYP) including those with additional needso Inspire junior staff to develop & learno Join a friendly, thriving team of play specialists, play workers & volunteerso Come & enjoy a central & accessible location Children's health & wellbeing is at our core & your contribution will make a real impact within a team who value play. Why join us?o We are specialist hospital & London trauma hubo Continue to learn & evolve - our many specialities include oncology/ haematology, transplant, children's intensive care, diabetes, allergy, neurology, among others.o It's a rewarding place to work, alongside an amazing team of professionalso Strong support from within the team & committed charity partners Apply now, if you:o hold the Health Play Specialist qualificationo registered with SOHPSo have solid post-qualifying experienceo are committed, creative, calm & compassionateo are confident in the role & able to share your knowledge with others Main duties of the job Assess, plan & deliver specialised play interventions Build strong partnerships with families & siblings Contribute to multi professional care planning Support complex case referrals Document specialised play input Information sharing with other professionals Support play service planning, including audit, pathways & protocols Support & mentor junior staff, students, volunteers & visitors Provide formal & informal education & teaching for other professionals Manage a caseload, safe environment & resources Deputise for Team lead - managing referrals & smooth running of service. Create a welcoming, safe & age-appropriate environment for all BCYP Celebrate key events & achievements with patients & families. Grant applications & charity support Working knowledge of current games, activities, devices relevant to all ages/stages Comply with the SOHPS professional standards, national guidance and trust policies Inspire & motivate others about play About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air q