Job summary
If you are looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment, then this is the role for you...
This is a wonderful opportunity to create a stimulating environment to promote activities alongside education with health benefits.With a clear understanding of the benefits of therapeutic activities in a palliative care setting, you will possess the adaptability to liaise and coordinate across a variety of sessions meeting the needs of each individuals unique requirements.
You will bring a
passion for providing a high standard of service with a holistic approach to
care, whilst co-ordinating the smooth and efficient management of the
therapeutic play and activity service for all children, young people and adults
who access our services, working as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
We want people to know that the Hospice is not a sad place, and our Hospice does not necessarily mean the end, it can mean healing and support and it can mean laughter, joy, making the most out of the time people have left. Having a role whereby you play a key part in providing this, so you and the team can give the best possible care to our patients and their families, really puts this role at the heart of the Hospice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will provide a high standard of service with a holistic approach to care. They
will co-ordinate the smooth and efficient management of the therapeutic play and
activity service for all patients (adults & childrens) working as part of
the wider multi-disciplinary team, using initiative but seeking guidance from
the Therapeutic Activities Coordinator or the Head of Childrens & Wellbeing
Services as necessary.
About us
Contrary to the belief that Hospices are sad, depressing, and
upsetting places to work, this is certainly not the case here at St Andrews
Hospice. We offer a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where our patients,
families and staff are at the heart of everything we do, in striving to make
each day enjoyable for everyone.
As the Line Manager for this role, providing outstanding care and
support is something I am passionate about. I, along with the team get to make a real
difference to patients and familys journeys.
I am proud to provide fun, rewarding, creative and engaging
opportunities for patients that help give enjoyment every day. Our Childrens
and Wellbeing Support Services helps patients to live well by being as in
control of their condition as possible and, achieve the things that are
important to them.
If you want to be part of this, then I would love to hear from you.
In return we offer you:
- Competitive
salary.
- Paid Professional
Registrations.
- Bridge
Tolls paid.
- Contributory
pension scheme.
- Access
to excellent staff benefits.
- Long
Service Reward Scheme.
- Excellent
annual leave.
- Employee
Assistance Programme.
- Life
Insurance x 3 salary.
- Occupational
Schemes.
- Excellent
CPD.
We would very much welcome applicants to look around
our amazing facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver, alongside the childrens & adults / wellbeing service
team members, day-to-day activities in a motivating and inspiring environment
that will stimulate patients learning, development and understanding. This will
occasionally include sourcing materials from external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver, alongside the childrens & adults / wellbeing service
team members, day-to-day activities in a motivating and inspiring environment
that will stimulate patients learning, development and understanding. This will
occasionally include sourcing materials from external providers.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and knowledge of working with patients within a health care setting.
- Previous experience with delivering educational and play activities.
- Proven ability to provide play activates within a palliative/health care setting for patients with complex care needs.
Desirable
- Bereavement, loss and grief support work.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Previous hospice work.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 and relevant qualification to the post.
- Good standard of general education.
Desirable
- Childhood bereavement support/counselling.
- Willingness to commit to further relevant study.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualities
Essential
- The confidence to manage and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
- Knowledge around developmental milestones and childcare issues.
- Risk management skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills.
- To have effective planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to organise own workload.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
- To be confident in using information technology.
- Cultural awareness.
- Qualities:
- Enthusiasm with creative energy as well as being able to show compassion.
- Able to communicate with wide range of people and with sensitivity.
- To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
- Ability to maintain excellent rapport with patients, colleagues and visitors to the Hospice.
- To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
- To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of patient services in a constructive and efficient way.
- Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has potential exposure to bereavement concerns.
- To have the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the Hospice Service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and knowledge of working with patients within a health care setting.
- Previous experience with delivering educational and play activities.
- Proven ability to provide play activates within a palliative/health care setting for patients with complex care needs.
Desirable
- Bereavement, loss and grief support work.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Previous hospice work.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 and relevant qualification to the post.
- Good standard of general education.
Desirable
- Childhood bereavement support/counselling.
- Willingness to commit to further relevant study.
Knowledge, Skills & Qualities
Essential
- The confidence to manage and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
- Knowledge around developmental milestones and childcare issues.
- Risk management skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and team working skills.
- To have effective planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to organise own workload.
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
- To be confident in using information technology.
- Cultural awareness.
- Qualities:
- Enthusiasm with creative energy as well as being able to show compassion.
- Able to communicate with wide range of people and with sensitivity.
- To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent.
- Ability to maintain excellent rapport with patients, colleagues and visitors to the Hospice.
- To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving.
- To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of patient services in a constructive and efficient way.
- Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has potential exposure to bereavement concerns.
- To have the ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the Hospice Service.
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.
