St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network is seeking a compassionate and experienced Health Play Specialist to join its multidisciplinary healthcare team in Dublin South on a specified purpose part-time contract basis. This 0.5 WTE role offers an opportunity to support children and young people undergoing radiation oncology treatment through therapeutic play, emotional support, and patient-centred care.
This Health Play Specialist job in Dublin is ideal for candidates who are passionate about improving the healthcare experience for paediatric patients and families while contributing to a supportive HSE clinical environment.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will work closely with nursing, medical, and allied health professionals to provide therapeutic play interventions that help children and families understand and cope with treatment procedures. The role focuses on reducing anxiety, promoting emotional wellbeing, and supporting positive healthcare experiences within St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network.
This part-time healthcare role offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialised oncology setting where patient dignity, empathy, and multidisciplinary collaboration are central to care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic and developmental play interventions for paediatric patients.
- Support children and families before, during, and after oncology procedures and treatments.
- Assist in reducing fear, stress, and anxiety associated with hospital care.
- Work collaboratively with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient wellbeing.
- Develop age-appropriate activities and emotional support strategies.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with HSE policies.
- Promote child-centred care and advocate for the emotional needs of patients.
- Contribute to a safe, supportive, and engaging clinical environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Health Play Specialism or a related discipline.
- Previous experience working with children in a healthcare or clinical setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Excellent organisational and patient support skills.
- Understanding of child development and therapeutic play practices.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-focused care.
- Experience in oncology or acute healthcare settings is desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Health Play Specialist position will be aligned with HSE pay scales and relevant public sector agreements. Competitive pay and public sector employment benefits apply.
- Specified Purpose Part-time contract.
- 0.5 Whole Time Equivalent (WTE) working arrangement.
- Access to HSE training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
- Public sector annual leave and pension benefits where applicable.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network in Dublin South within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region. St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network is a leading provider of radiation oncology services, delivering specialist cancer care and patient support services across Ireland.
The organisation provides a collaborative and patient-focused environment where healthcare professionals play an important role in improving treatment experiences and supporting patient wellbeing throughout the cancer care journey.
Application Details
Applications for this Health Play Specialist job should be submitted through the official recruitment portal.
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97345/
Employer: St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network
Website: https://www.stlukesnetwork.ie/
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and Midlands
Informal Enquiries:
- Sandra Massey-Traynor – Assistant Director of Nursing
- Telephone: 01-4065000 bleep 242
- Email: sandra.massey-traynor@slh.ie
Last Day to Apply: 25 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
