Person Specification

Health Play Specialist

Essential

• Health Play Specialist (HPS) qualification at Diploma level, recognised by the Health Play Staff Education Trust (HPSET)
• Registered with HPSET.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, as well as on own initiative within the scope of practice, with effective time management.
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in coordinating and providing a play service in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working with children and young people with complex health needs and disabilities
• Advanced IT skills
• Able to mentor HPS students and provide support to junior staff

Nursery Nurse

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent (e.g. NNEB BTEC Nursery Nurse qualification)
• Ability to work effectively under direction or part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Previous work in health care setting
• Experience of caring in a personal or professional setting
• Able to manage time
• Basic IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 07 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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