Job summary
Are you dynamic, creative, caring and looking for an opportunity to positively impact upon patient care and patient experience? If so, Draycott and Kewstoke Ward are looking for an Activity Co-ordinator to join their team!
* This role is for 12 months and the post holder will be required to participate in the evaluation of this service. *
Draycott Ward is a 24 bedded Medically Stable for Discharge Ward, which looks after short stay rehabilitation patients that are going home with Pathway One (community services) support or Pathway Two (community rehabilitation units/ beds in the local area).
Kewstoke Ward is a 28 bedded general medical ward specialising in the care of older people.
You will lead on developing a Therapeutic Activity Programme within these two wards as a pilot service, working closely with the nursing and therapy teams. We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills, experience of working with vulnerable groups of patients including those living with Dementia , and who will be innovative in creating and engaging a number of activities including the arts, music, reminiscence therapy and physical activities.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term position but we would consider 30 hours per week.
Shifts will mainly be during the day, but there may be a requirement to work some later hours according to activities planned.
Main duties of the job
-Supporting patients with nutritional requirements.
-Supporting patients who may have complex physical and mental health needs.
-Creating opportunities for patients to spend time doing activities such as arts and crafts, games and other mindfulness and distraction techniques.
-Working closely with different members of the MDT to develop a range of different support mechanisms for patients.
-Supporting patients who have cognitive impairments and liaising with families, including completing 'This is me' information.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject.
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications in exercise, complementary therapies etc.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Sympathetic attitude
- Patience and an ability to remain calm
- Be able to adapt to change
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to adapt when patients needs change
- Positive attitude to creating an environment for undertaking activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Effective communication skills
- Interested in working with elderly patients
- Ability to maintain clear electronic records of patients' engagement in activities
- Ability to be flexible and respond to changing environment and patient's needs
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative
- Organisation skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dementia and delirium
- Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Personal practical or creative skills e.g. craft, music, art, cookery, horticulture
- Ability to self-manage time
- Ability to prioritise work load
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour
- Previous experience of caring for / working with elderly care patients
- Knowledge of external agencies that provide social support
- Previous NHS Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject.
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Qualifications in exercise, complementary therapies etc.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Sympathetic attitude
- Patience and an ability to remain calm
- Be able to adapt to change
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to adapt when patients needs change
- Positive attitude to creating an environment for undertaking activities
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT skills
- Effective communication skills
- Interested in working with elderly patients
- Ability to maintain clear electronic records of patients' engagement in activities
- Ability to be flexible and respond to changing environment and patient's needs
- Able to self-motivate and work on own initiative
- Organisation skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of dementia and delirium
- Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Personal practical or creative skills e.g. craft, music, art, cookery, horticulture
- Ability to self-manage time
- Ability to prioritise work load
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, learning disability or challenging behaviour
- Previous experience of caring for / working with elderly care patients
- Knowledge of external agencies that provide social support
- Previous NHS Experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Weston General Hospital
Grange Road, Uphill
Weston-Super-Mare
BS23 4TQ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
