Job summary
Bestwood is based on the City Hospital Campus of the St Francis Unit. Our older adult patients have come through the Frailty Pathway of QMC and are deemed medically safe for discharge.
An opportunity has arisen in the Medicine Division to join our team within Stroke Services on Ward C4 as an Activity Co-ordinator.
We are looking for someonewho is dedicated and committed and has the ability to be part of a team as well as working autonomously to provide high quality dignified care to our patients in a safe environment.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Work as an activity co-ordinator with in-patients on the ward, under the guidance and supervision of qualified nursing and therapy staff.
Develop the provision of a varied and ongoing programme of individual and group based evidence based activities for in-patients.
Will maximise the range of evidence based activities that can be provided on the ward, in order to improve patient experience of hospital stays, to maintain or rehabilitate in-patients' physical and cognitive skills, and to contribute towards discharge planning processes.
Will work alongside others engaged in the delivery of meaningful activity on the ward, in order to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient activity programmes.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan, prepare and carry out the appropriate level of meaningful activity with patients, and to progress activity programmes under appropriate guidance from qualified therapy staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers/relatives and all multi-professional colleagues regarding all aspects of patient care.
Utilising tact and persuasion engage patients in activity programmes, making basic clinical decisions e.g. is the patient fit to undertake the planned activity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan, prepare and carry out the appropriate level of meaningful activity with patients, and to progress activity programmes under appropriate guidance from qualified therapy staff.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers/relatives and all multi-professional colleagues regarding all aspects of patient care.
Utilising tact and persuasion engage patients in activity programmes, making basic clinical decisions e.g. is the patient fit to undertake the planned activity.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to develop basic skills and competencies relevant to the role
- Willingness to attend mandatory NUH trust training
- Level 3 NVQ or QCF in a health care subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Training relevant to therapeutic activity related courses
- Food hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for older people in health/social care setting
Desirable
- Working with people with mental health problems
- Experience in Occupational Therapy
Communication
Essential
- Able to work within a team and individually
- Effective communication within a group and on a one to one basis.
- The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Able to relate to all grades of staff e.g. taking directions from superiors
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
- Ability to deal calmly with patients with distressed or anxious behaviour
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and Judgment skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and deliver effective patient care.
- Identify own learning needs.
- Can recognise own limitations and make these known to the appropriate member of the team
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Shows the ability to be able to change plans depending on changing situations
- Take responsibility for planning, organising and preparing activities for In-Patients within an acute ward setting.
Desirable
- Experience organising activities with patients.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist others with the delivery of patient care.
- Ability to carry out a full range of therapeutic activities
Desirable
- Ability to carry out the role in accordance with the Trust's moving and handling policy
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Commitment to support the trust's values.
- Flexibility.
- Hep B immunisation
Desirable
- Experience working with patients with mental health conditions or dementia.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
- Willing to develop basic skills and competencies relevant to the role
- Willingness to attend mandatory NUH trust training
- Level 3 NVQ or QCF in a health care subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Training relevant to therapeutic activity related courses
- Food hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for older people in health/social care setting
Desirable
- Working with people with mental health problems
- Experience in Occupational Therapy
Communication
Essential
- Able to work within a team and individually
- Effective communication within a group and on a one to one basis.
- The ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
- Able to relate to all grades of staff e.g. taking directions from superiors
- Ability to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive behaviour
- Ability to deal calmly with patients with distressed or anxious behaviour
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and Judgment skills
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and deliver effective patient care.
- Identify own learning needs.
- Can recognise own limitations and make these known to the appropriate member of the team
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Shows the ability to be able to change plans depending on changing situations
- Take responsibility for planning, organising and preparing activities for In-Patients within an acute ward setting.
Desirable
- Experience organising activities with patients.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist others with the delivery of patient care.
- Ability to carry out a full range of therapeutic activities
Desirable
- Ability to carry out the role in accordance with the Trust's moving and handling policy
Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to work shifts/on call)
Essential
- Commitment to support the trust's values.
- Flexibility.
- Hep B immunisation
Desirable
- Experience working with patients with mental health conditions or dementia.
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).