Job summary
The
jobholder will be actively involved in planning, organising and delivering
high quality meaningful recreational activities to individuals or to groups
of patients; that will assist in their rehabilitation from a stroke or other
neurological disorder. A person centred strength based approach will be
undertaken to ensure that activities are tailored to the person to meet their
individual needs and promote wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will communicate easily and sensitively with older people and their
carer/families.
Professional
qualifications are not required, but the jobholder will ideally have
experience of working with patients with cognitive impairment, physical
disability, and clinically related behaviours that are challenging.
The
jobholder will contribute to the maintenance of a positive and creative
environment for undertaking activities.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital
trusts
from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best
possible care for our patients.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be expected to work in collaboration with the
multidisciplinary team and volunteers offering guidance and support.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries.
Communication
and Working Relationship
-
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families,
carers, relatives.
-
Develop and maintain good appropriate relationships, communication and
teamwork with members of the multi-disciplinary team within the
ward/department staff including volunteers, Patent Experience Team and Carers
Leeds Hospital carer support workers.
-
Assist in the welcome and reception of carers/relatives into the clinical
area explaining what happens on the ward and about activities taking place.
-
Carry out the duties of the role in a professional manner.
-
Communicate and act always in a sensitive and caring manner always respecting
dignity and privacy and under the direction of the registered staff support
distressed patients and relatives.
-
Demonstrate a variety of communication skills with patients who may have
communication needs and difficulties
-
Maintain clear, concise and legible documentation about activities taking
place and feedback adhering to standards in accordance with Trust policies
and guidance
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will be expected to work in collaboration with the
multidisciplinary team and volunteers offering guidance and support.
The
jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance within Trust policies,
guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined
competency boundaries.
Communication
and Working Relationship
-
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families,
carers, relatives.
-
Develop and maintain good appropriate relationships, communication and
teamwork with members of the multi-disciplinary team within the
ward/department staff including volunteers, Patent Experience Team and Carers
Leeds Hospital carer support workers.
-
Assist in the welcome and reception of carers/relatives into the clinical
area explaining what happens on the ward and about activities taking place.
-
Carry out the duties of the role in a professional manner.
-
Communicate and act always in a sensitive and caring manner always respecting
dignity and privacy and under the direction of the registered staff support
distressed patients and relatives.
-
Demonstrate a variety of communication skills with patients who may have
communication needs and difficulties
-
Maintain clear, concise and legible documentation about activities taking
place and feedback adhering to standards in accordance with Trust policies
and guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Skills Maths and English Level 2 (A*-C GCSE equivalent) or a Level 2 pass in the LTHT designated literacy and numeracy assessment
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent health care related qualification
- Commitment to undergo training
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of working with older people and their families in hospital settings
- Experience of working with older people including those who have dementia, cognitive impairment, physical disability and clinically related behaviours that are challenging
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Utilisation of planning/ organisational skills Basic IT skills
- Positive, caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Adaptable to changing situations
Desirable
- Personal practical and creative skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Skills Maths and English Level 2 (A*-C GCSE equivalent) or a Level 2 pass in the LTHT designated literacy and numeracy assessment
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent health care related qualification
- Commitment to undergo training
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of working with older people and their families in hospital settings
- Experience of working with older people including those who have dementia, cognitive impairment, physical disability and clinically related behaviours that are challenging
- Insight into roles responsibilities of post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Utilisation of planning/ organisational skills Basic IT skills
- Positive, caring and motivated
- Compassionate
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Adaptable to changing situations
Desirable
- Personal practical and creative skills
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.
