Job Summary
Help improve the wellbeing and enrich the quality of life of patients, families & carers through the power of the shared cinema experience.
Job Description
MediCinema Manager
Reports to: National Cinema Manager
Manages: Deputy Manager, nurses and volunteers
Location: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
Terms: 35 hours per week (5 days)
Benefits: 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays + 5% employer pension contribution
About MediCinema
MediCinema is a unique national, UK registered charity that improves the wellbeing and enriches the quality of life of NHS patients, their families and carers through the power of the shared cinema experience and the magic of film. We achieve this by building and running cinemas in hospitals and places of care equipped with space for beds, wheelchairs and medical equipment, and providing free films and activities for patients of all ages. Our services help to improve emotional, mental and physical health, reducing isolation, anxiety and stress, and increasing patient resilience to help them cope with what they're going through.
Our purpose-built in-hospital cinemas are designed to accommodate patients in hospital beds and wheelchairs, on drips or with monitors. Patients are looked after by trained volunteers who accompany them to and from the cinemas, and by two nurses who are present at each inpatient screening. In addition to our regular inpatient screenings, in 2023 we introduced new Tailored Screenings for specific patient communities, working closely with the patients and clinical teams to co-design experiences that meet the specific needs of each group. We also routinely hold personal screenings for patients who are unable to mix with other patients, are receiving palliative care or are in other sensitive situations. Through our long-standing strategic partnership with Disney, we also design and provide activities on wards and in the MediCinemas as part of our 'Moments that Matter' (MTM) programme.
Job Requirements
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The role of the Cinema Manager is essential to ensure the effective delivery of our service. Based at Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary, the role is responsible for all operational aspects of the service. This includes ensuring screenings happen on schedule and as planned, recruiting and managing volunteers and nurses, and developing links with hospital staff to ensure the service is widely advertised and utilised.
The position would be part of the larger cinema managers team (all of whom operate remotely at various hospital sites) and report to the National Cinema Manager who is based in our central office in London. This position would suit someone who is self-motivated, wants a varied and interesting role and has an interest in film, healthcare, and helping to improve people's wellbeing.
MediCinema is a small team and staff members are expected to support each other and share cross-organisational work in addition to fulfilling individual responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
The Role
We are looking for a Cinema Manager to build and run our Newcastle MediCinema, supporting patients in the Great North Children's Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
The post-holder will work closely with the part-time Deputy Cinema Manager (with additional support from our north-east Senior Cinema Manager), their team of nurses and volunteers, the hospital, and with the central office operations team to prepare for and run successful film screenings each week.
We will run four regular inpatient screenings each week, which are mainly evenings and weekends. There will also be a programme of additional Tailored and Personal screenings on top of these four regular inpatient screenings.
The role offers a unique, exciting and extremely rewarding opportunity for someone interested in a service delivery role at the heart of our charity, involving direct contact with the patients and families we support.
Job Overview
* Job Title: MediCinema Manager (Newcastle)
If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4).
Please note applications will be anonymised.
· Closing date for applications: Midday, 2nd December 2024
· In person second-round interviews: 16th & 17th December 2024
MediCinema are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.
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