Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Bestwood is based on the City Hospital Campus of the St Francis Unit. Our older adult patients have come through the Frailty Pathway of QMC and are deemed medically safe for discharge.
An opportunity has arisen in the Medicine Division to join our team within Stroke Services on Ward C4 as an Activity Co-ordinator.
We are looking for someonewho is dedicated and committed and has the ability to be part of a team as well as working autonomously to provide high quality dignified care to our patients in a safe environment.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Work as an activity co-ordinator with in-patients on the ward, under the guidance and supervision of qualified nursing and therapy staff.
Develop the provision of a varied and ongoing programme of individual and group based evidence based activities for in-patients.
Will maximise the range of evidence based activities that can be provided on the ward, in order to improve patient experience of hospital stays, to maintain or rehabilitate in-patients' physical and cognitive skills, and to contribute towards discharge planning processes.
Will work alongside others engaged in the delivery of meaningful activity on the ward, in order to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient activity programmes.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
To plan, prepare and carry out the appropriate level of meaningful activity with patients, and to progress activity programmes under appropriate guidance from qualified therapy staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers/relatives and all multi-professional colleagues regarding all aspects of patient care.
Utilising tact and persuasion engage patients in activity programmes, making basic clinical decisions e.g. is the patient fit to undertake the planned activity.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
* Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
* Willing to develop basic skills and competencies relevant to the role
* Willingness to attend mandatory NUH trust training
* Level 3 NVQ or QCF in a health care subject or equivalent experience
* Training relevant to therapeutic activity related courses
* Food hygiene Certificate
Experience
* Experience of caring for older people in health/social care setting
* Working with people with mental health problems
* Experience in Occupational Therapy
Communication
* Able to work within a team and individually
* Effective communication within a group and on a one to one basis.
* The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
* Able to relate to all grades of staff e.g. taking directions from superiors
* Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
* Ability to deal calmly with patients with distressed or anxious behaviour
* Good verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and Judgment skills
* Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and deliver effective patient care.
* Identify own learning needs.
* Can recognise own limitations and make these known to the appropriate member of the team
Planning and organisational skills
* Shows the ability to be able to change plans depending on changing situations
* Take responsibility for planning, organising and preparing activities for In-Patients within an acute ward setting.
* Experience organising activities with patients.
Physical skills
* Ability to assist others with the delivery of patient care.
* Ability to carry out a full range of therapeutic activities
* Ability to carry out the role in accordance with the Trust's moving and handling policy
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
* Commitment to support the trust's values.
* Flexibility.
* Hep B immunisation
* Experience working with patients with mental health conditions or dementia.
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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
£24,071 to £25,674 a yearper annum pro rota
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