Job summary We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative therapeutic activities assistant to join the dementia and delirium team. The post holder will support the therapeutic activities coordinator in running the therapeutic activities programme for patients with dementia and delirium across the in-patient wards The therapeutic activities programme is made up of group sessions with patients, including reminiscence, arts and crafts, sensory and cognitive stimulation, gentle exercises and lunch club. There is also the opportunity to do one to one sessions with patients at the bedside, and support staff caring for patients with complex behavioural needs. The post holder will work as part of the MDT and liaise with dementia volunteers and carers to deliver person-centred, meaningful activities for patients with dementia and delirium. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, experience of working with people living with dementia and the healthcare environment is essential. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of high-quality therapeutic activity programmes for the older adults with dementia. The Therapeutic Activities Program (TAP) is an initiative to promote person-centred care and maintenance of function for elderly patients including those with dementia across the Trust. The aim is to improve patient experience and to prevent and reduce delirium for some of our most frail and vulnerable patients. About us Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator. We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year p.a. inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-NN-6888328-N&M-Z Job locations Kingston NHS Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria. Person Specification Qualification/Experience Essential Working towards NVQ level 3 or similar computer skills Desirable Formal technical qualificatiom above basic level Application/interview Essential customer services skills Desirable Experience of working with older adults in a professional capacity Person Specification Qualification/Experience Essential Working towards NVQ level 3 or similar computer skills Desirable Formal technical qualificatiom above basic level Application/interview Essential customer services skills Desirable Experience of working with older adults in a professional capacity 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. Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston NHS Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)