17 February 2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – Permanent HPS Post

Health Play Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area:     Therapeutic and Specialised Play
Grade:             NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract:        Permanent
Hours:             Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Weekday, evenings and occasional weekends)
Job ref:            349-MCH-6969170*
Site:                  Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital / MCS
Town:               Manchester
Salary:               £29,970 – £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing:            24/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a permanent Health Play Specialists to work within the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, including Wythenshawe and Trafford Hospitals.

You will be employed as part of the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service and working hours may change to reflect the department or ward you are linked to, for example earliest shifts 7.30am – 3.30pm, latest shift 11am – 7pm.

The applicant must hold the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or the previous Level 4 qualification. Alongside this they will be required to hold an up to date registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust.  Alternatively students who are due to qualify in 2025 may apply.

The post holder will play a valuable role in the care of patients within the hospital, improving the patient journey and experience. They should be proactive, flexible and motivated, being able to work both individually and as part of a team.

Further information can be found at:  Search & Apply – MFT Careers


Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust – 12 Months Fixed Term Post

 

 

 

Health Play Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Main area: Therapeutic and Specialised Play
Grade:        NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract:   12 months (Fixed term)
Hours:       Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Weekday, evenings and occasional weekends)
Job ref:      349-MCH-6970527*
Site:            Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital / MCS
Town:         Manchester
Salary:        £29,970 – £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing:      24/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Health Play Specialist to work within the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, including Wythenshawe and Trafford Hospitals.

This post is a fixed term 12 month contract.

You will be employed as part of the Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service and working hours may change to reflect the department or ward you are linked to, for example earliest shifts 7.30am – 3.30pm, latest shift 11am – 7pm.

The applicant must hold the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism or the previous Level 4 qualification. Alongside this they will be required to hold an up to date registration with the Health Play Specialist Education Trust.  Alternatively students who are due to qualify in 2025 may apply.

The post holder will play a valuable role in the care of patients within the hospital, improving the patient journey and experience. They should be proactive, flexible and motivated, being able to work both individually and as part of a team.

Further information can be found at:  Search & Apply – MFT Careers