Job summary
What will I be doing in my new role?
This is an exciting opportunity to join on Shand ward our Activity coordinator team. The post holders will be responsible for the provision, development and implementation of activity based patient group sessions and individual 1:1 work for patients with stroke and medical patients with cognition impairment and to improve their functionalities . You will also support the multi-disciplinary team in providing a comprehensive programme of activities to meet the patient group needs.
The post is 37.5 hours a week which will be spread over 5 days and may include the occasional weekend or evening work according to the patient's needs.
What about the Department I will join?
The team comprises of 4 Band 3 Activity Coordinators that are based on our Care of the Elderly wards. We currently have one vacant position on Arnold Whitchurch Ward and Russell ward , your time will be shared across the two wards. Each Ward has 16 patients. Arnold Whitchurch is female ward and Russell is male. Ward staff will identify suitable patients for the Activity co-ordinator to work with on a daily basis; this will be those patients requiring additional support or supervision.
Main duties of the job
Although we provide in house training for this role, we need each candidate to have acquired some skills and experience working with people with cognitive impairment. These essential skills can be found in the Personal Specification and Job Description attachment on NHS Jobs. However we have highlighted three of them below.
- Experience in health care as a Clinical Support Worker or Rehab Assistant, particularly with patients with stroke and cognition issues.
- Ability to manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Compassionate - exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote person-centred care by ensuring safety of the patients.
- To provide cognitive stimulation through activities, social interaction and engagement to improve health and wellbeing.
- To provide instruction (verbal and non-verbal) to patients on a range of activities as part of the activities programme.
- To develop a rapport with patients to encourage and motivate them to participate in activities (either within a group or individually).
- To contribute to the development and implementation of a creative and innovative activities programme responsive to the varying needs of the patient group.
- To maintain and update an activity plan on the ward.
- To observe general behaviour, abilities and responses of patients and report them verbally to the multi-disciplinary team and record within the patient record.
- To provide support at mealtimes, encouraging oral intake and nutrition.
- To continue therapy goals set by therapists with the aim of improving functional outcomes.
- To support ward staff in managing stress related behaviours.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote person-centred care by ensuring safety of the patients.
- To provide cognitive stimulation through activities, social interaction and engagement to improve health and wellbeing.
- To provide instruction (verbal and non-verbal) to patients on a range of activities as part of the activities programme.
- To develop a rapport with patients to encourage and motivate them to participate in activities (either within a group or individually).
- To contribute to the development and implementation of a creative and innovative activities programme responsive to the varying needs of the patient group.
- To maintain and update an activity plan on the ward.
- To observe general behaviour, abilities and responses of patients and report them verbally to the multi-disciplinary team and record within the patient record.
- To provide support at mealtimes, encouraging oral intake and nutrition.
- To continue therapy goals set by therapists with the aim of improving functional outcomes.
- To support ward staff in managing stress related behaviours.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care as a Clinical Support Worker or Rehab Assistant, particularly with patients with stroke and cognitive impairment
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing small group activities
Other
Essential
- Able to adapt work hours according to patient requirement
- Manage time effectively
Desirable
- Dementia experience
- Events organising
Personal Skills
Essential
- Compassionate - exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in health care as a Clinical Support Worker or Rehab Assistant, particularly with patients with stroke and cognitive impairment
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of managing small group activities
Other
Essential
- Able to adapt work hours according to patient requirement
- Manage time effectively
Desirable
- Dementia experience
- Events organising
Personal Skills
Essential
- Compassionate - exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives
Desirable
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).
