Meaningful Therapy Co-ordinator
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Job summary
Job overview
A unique and exciting opportunity to join our team at our Primary care hospital wards in Redcar and East Cleveland (Brotton)
We are looking for caring and supportive candidates to provide one-to-one care for patients who require additional therapeutic support during their inpatient stay whilst also coordinating patient group activities and events on the ward.
The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, using excellent communication skills to help maintain patient safety and dignity.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
Main duties of the job
Work effectively as a member of the clinical team, carrying out designated patient care,activities, working etc.
Providing therapeutic care to patients in a group or 1:1 setting to minimise social isolation,
help prevent de-conditioning and help the patient to achieve their functional goals required before discharge.
Provide enhanced observation for patients assessed and cared for under CG47 level 3 observations.
Take an active role in discussing how a therapeutic care environment can be improved and nurtured with patients, carers and other team members.
Support the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high quality individualised patient care contributing to that care within the boundaries of his/her own role.
Demonstrate an understanding of how patient/carer feedback benefits and influences the service and participate in obtaining this feedback, communicating it to colleagues and responding appropriately.
To be actively engaged in the collection of Friends and Family data
Understand the importance of and keep accurate, timely and complete records consistent with Trust policies and procedures.
About us
Zetland ward at Redcar Primary Care hospital is an rehabilitation ward for stroke and older persons medicine.
Tocketts ward at East Cleveland Hospital in Brotton is also a rehabilitation ward for older persons medicine and GP step up patients.
The post holders will work together to develop the therapeutic care programme for patients on the wards, working closely with the multi disciplinary team.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:o Your Leadership Impacto Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
328-FCS-6322090
Job locations
Zetland & Tocketts Ward
Alford Road
Brotton
TS12 2FF
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Zetland & Tocketts Ward
Alford Road
Brotton
TS12 2FF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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