Activity Coordinator - Older Adult Inpatient Services

Job summary

Please note you must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, this role does not meet the salary threshold as it is a part time role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our older peoples Meadowview Ward at Thurrock Community Hospital for a part-time Activity Coordinator. Meadowview is a Dementia Assessment Unit for older adults with Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms in Dementia.

We are seeking an innovative and creative individual to join our in-patient team with the aim of providing activities for our patients.

Main duties of the job

As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs.

We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you may also be required to work some early evenings and weekends.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where patient care is always at the forefront. As part of the team you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills whilst working for an organisation that values their staff.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.