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Play Specialist
Job of the week
We are looking for qualified Play Specialists to join our team at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
If you're after a role where no two days are the same, Kingston and Richmond Hospital offers a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of paediatric settings — all within a supportive, close-knit team.
Band 4
Play Specialist
Salary: £34,186 to £37,389
Grow your career as a Band 4 Play Specialist at Kingston Hospital, supporting babies, children and young people across ED, oncology paediatric wards and outpatient clinics.
This is a great opportunity to build your experience in a busy NHS hospital setting, develop core clinical play skills and gain confidence working across a variety of paediatric services within a supportive team.
Band 5
Senior Play Specialist
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852
Take the next step in your career as a Band 5 Senior Play Specialist, working more autonomously across emergency care, inpatient wards and specialist clinics, including oncology pathways.
You’ll manage your own caseload, build strong relationships with children and families, and play a key role in delivering high-quality paediatric care while supporting service development and mentoring others.
A job in the NHS offers purpose, adventure, and lifelong prospects.
At the South West London Recruitment Hub, we bring together roles from St George’s, Epsom & St Helier, Kingston and Croydon hospitals, giving you more choice and opportunity in South West London. Whether you’re a nurse, allied health professional, healthcare assistant, administrator, IT specialist, or porter, there’s a place for you across one of our hospitals.
With over 350 careers available, you're guaranteed to find a role that suits you!
Every day is different, whether you’re on the frontline treating patients, updating vital IT systems, or transporting essential supplies.
Join us in South West London and be a key part of making a difference to people’s lives, no matter what you do.
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Since 2020, we’ve been providing end-to-end recruitment services for Epsom & St Helier, Kingston and Richmond, St George’s, and Croydon hospitals, with the goal of making your recruitment experience as supportive and well-rounded as possible.
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We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, and mental health challenges. We’ll work with you to understand any adjustments or support you might need, whether that’s during the recruitment process or once you start in your role.
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