The Play Specialist supports children and young people receiving care in hospital by providing therapeutic, developmental and recreational play tailored to their age, condition and individual needs. Requirements typically include a recognised healthcare play specialist qualification or relevant childcare and healthcare experience, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with children, families and multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate is expected to communicate sensitively, maintain a safe and stimulating play environment, prepare children for procedures where appropriate, document care accurately, and follow infection prevention, confidentiality and safeguarding policies. Empathy, creativity, resilience and the ability to remain calm in a clinical setting are important.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute, specialist and community healthcare services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Its main facilities include Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance and St Michael's Hospital in Hayle. The Trust serves a large rural and coastal population and works with local community, primary care and social care partners. Its services cover emergency care, surgery, medicine, maternity, paediatrics, cancer care and specialist treatment. As a major local employer, the Trust offers NHS benefits, professional development and opportunities to work in a close-knit region with strong links to the community. Staff are expected to demonstrate compassion, respect, teamwork and commitment to safe, high-quality patient care.
The United Kingdom offers employment across healthcare, technology, education, engineering, finance, hospitality and public services. NHS roles are available throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, although competition and recruitment requirements vary. British culture is generally diverse and multicultural, with a strong emphasis on punctuality, personal privacy and professional standards. Lifestyle ranges from busy cities to quieter rural and coastal communities; Cornwall is known for beaches, outdoor activities and a slower pace of life, though housing can be costly in popular areas. International applicants normally need the appropriate visa, often the Health and Care Worker visa for eligible NHS positions, plus sponsorship, English-language evidence and professional checks where required. Relocation involves arranging accommodation, healthcare registration, banking, tax and transport.
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