Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• English Language GCSE A-C or Level 2 equivalent
• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education / NNEB Diploma in Nursery Nursing
• NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development or other professional
• Childcare Qualification at Level 3 or above

Desirable

• Hospital Play Certificate
• Play-work Sector Endorsed Foundation degree (PSEFD)
• 1 year of experience working in a child care setting
• Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development

Experience

Essential

• Working with children
• Able to support volunteers and play assistants

Desirable

• Caring responsibilities, working within the health service

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Family-friendly environment
• Maintaining a safe environment
• Basic knowledge of Safeguarding/Child Protection
• To understand the importance of play in minimising the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family
• To promote the development of the child
• Written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
• Organisational skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Time-management skills
• To have basic keyboard / I.T. skills to effectively use hospital information systems, including inputting data
• To have up-to-date mandatory training in moving and handling techniques, including wheelchairs, hoists, and trolleys
• To have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding Level 1
• To have knowledge of Infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Infection Control
• Knowledge of issues relating to consent, child protection, and confidentiality
• Knowledge of developmental, therapeutic play, preparation, and distraction for all age hospitalised children
• Ability to evaluate and reflect on own practice, Food Handling

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Commitment to: Caring environment, Flexible working

Desirable

• Ability to be flexible within stated hours and areas of work.

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential

• Compassion Accountability Respect Excellence

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: 02 July 2026