Job overview
We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are looking to recruit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, and at times, challenging environment. You must be able to work flexibly, creatively, and efficiently within the MDT and have excellent communication skills, supporting and motivating the older Adults (some with a diagnosis of dementia) to engage in meaningful activity both on the ward and in the community. This will be dependent on the changing needs of the patient group, and informed by close team working, handover meetings, case discussions .
You will be committed to working in older adults inpatient Mental Health Services and be enthusiastic about joining our skilled and supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post holder will work intensively with Older Adults and will be expected to develop and deliver both group and individual sessions which support recovery and promote well-being, under the guidance of a qualified member of staff.
Main duties of the job
Aspects of the role will include;
1. The provision and co-ordination of meaningful group and activity sessions for service users.
2. The development of activities with individuals and the provision of support to enable people to engage in activity.
3. To offer group based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/communication/education, recovery and reminiscence .
4. Working alongside the Nursing and Occupational Therapy team.
5. Providing support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain confidence in their skills and abilities to enable a successful re integration into the community.
6. Inspiring hope and belief that recovery is possible in others.
7. Within a relationship of mutuality, facilitate and support information sharing to promote choice, self-determination and opportunities for the fulfilment of socially valued roles and connection to local communities.
8. Promotion of their role within the ward and wider care setting.
Working for our organisation
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.