Job summary
We
are seeking an individual who is:
Highly organised individual with a positive attitude
A confident public speaker and facilitator
Knowledgeable of suitable activities and pastimes to support
our elderly patients
Passionate about Care of the Elderly
Experienced in planning, resourcing and carrying out events and
activities.
Enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate our trust values.
A proactive individual who can stimulate and inspire the Residents
to engage in the daily activities.
Meaningful Activity Co-ordinatorwill share good
practice within a busy, friendly and supportive service that covers 2 physical
wards atEvington centre community Hospital. You will be based on
Beechwood(female) ward but will be expected to cover Clarendon(male) ward if
there is staff shortfall.
You will have support from a Clinical Team Lead,therapy staff and
experienced support staff. Peer supervision and in service training are carried
out on a regular basis and you will have an annual PDR.
For further information and/or to organise an informal visit
please contact:
Sam Shetty,Occupational therapy team lead on 0116 2253751/2257983
Main duties of the job
-To promote patient focused care.
- To organise and manage own time according to a delegated workload to meet the
patients needs.
- To assist the patient in carrying out activities, promoting patient comfort and
wellbeing.
- To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
patient care.
- To recognise and report changes in the patients condition, and any issues in
respect of their health and management of care to the registered practitioner.
- To have a good knowledge of infection control, to reduce risk of health care
acquired infections.
- To respond to urgent and emergency situations in accordance with Trust policy and
as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team.
- To ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous patient records are
recorded and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their
relatives/carers.
- To undertake specific organisational and administration duties as required.
- To work with, and support new staff, students and other individuals on placement
to deliver safe and effective care.
- To act in a professional manner and adhere to the LPT Uniform Policy at all times.
- To act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients and carers and
the public at all times.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-To promote patient focused care.
- To organise and manage own time according to a delegated workload to meet the
patients needs.
- To assist the patient in carrying out activities, promoting patient comfort and
wellbeing.
- To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
patient care.
- To recognise and report changes in the patients condition, and any issues in
respect of their health and management of care to the registered practitioner.
- To have a good knowledge of infection control, to reduce risk of health care
acquired infections.
- To assist other clinical areas within the Trust, as the clinical situation and staffing
levels require.
-To respond to urgent and emergency situations in accordance with Trust policy and
as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team. - To ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous patient records are
recorded and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their
relatives/carers.
- Within the scope of the role, to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To undertake specific organisational and administration duties as required.
-To work with, and supervise the orientation and induction of new staff, students and
other individuals on placement.
- To work with, and support new staff, students and other individuals on placement
to deliver safe and effective care.
- To act in a professional manner and adhere to the LPT Uniform Policy at all times.
- To act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients and carers and
the public at all times.
- To undertake the Trusts corporate and local induction, and maintain your learning
and compliance with training requirements for your role.
- To participate in an annual appraisal via agreed Personal Development Review
mechanisms.
- To participate in clinical supervision.
- To ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training.
-To be responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge and competence for the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
-To promote patient focused care.
- To organise and manage own time according to a delegated workload to meet the
patients needs.
- To assist the patient in carrying out activities, promoting patient comfort and
wellbeing.
- To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
patient care.
- To recognise and report changes in the patients condition, and any issues in
respect of their health and management of care to the registered practitioner.
- To have a good knowledge of infection control, to reduce risk of health care
acquired infections.
- To assist other clinical areas within the Trust, as the clinical situation and staffing
levels require.
-To respond to urgent and emergency situations in accordance with Trust policy and
as a member of the Multi-disciplinary Team. - To ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous patient records are
recorded and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their
relatives/carers.
- Within the scope of the role, to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To undertake specific organisational and administration duties as required.
-To work with, and supervise the orientation and induction of new staff, students and
other individuals on placement.
- To work with, and support new staff, students and other individuals on placement
to deliver safe and effective care.
- To act in a professional manner and adhere to the LPT Uniform Policy at all times.
- To act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients and carers and
the public at all times.
- To undertake the Trusts corporate and local induction, and maintain your learning
and compliance with training requirements for your role.
- To participate in an annual appraisal via agreed Personal Development Review
mechanisms.
- To participate in clinical supervision.
- To ensure own compliance with regard to mandatory training.
-To be responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge and competence for the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Level 2 qualification in
- functional skills Maths and
- English
- -Level 3 qualification in
- functional Maths and English
- or required to successfully
- complete within six months.
- -Care Certificate or Required
- to successfully complete
- within 12 months.
- -Willingness to enhance ones
- own education and
- professional development.
Desirable
- -NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Care or
- equivalent qualification or
- equivalent relevant
- experience.
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working with elderly people
- -Experience of leading group/individual activity
- -Experience of using art/ crafts/activities to engage people
Desirable
- - Experience of working in a
- healthcare environment or residential home setting.
- - Experience of working with
- older adults with complex
- health difficulties/dementia.
- - Experience of working
- therapeutically with older
- adults.
- - Experience of working within
- a multicultural framework.
skills
Essential
- -Excellent communication skills
- -Good organisational skills
- -Good interpersonal skills
- -Team working skills
- -Basic IT skills
- -Being creative
Desirable
- -Advanced IT skills
- -Experience of using creative skills in other fields
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Level 2 qualification in
- functional skills Maths and
- English
- -Level 3 qualification in
- functional Maths and English
- or required to successfully
- complete within six months.
- -Care Certificate or Required
- to successfully complete
- within 12 months.
- -Willingness to enhance ones
- own education and
- professional development.
Desirable
- -NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Care or
- equivalent qualification or
- equivalent relevant
- experience.
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working with elderly people
- -Experience of leading group/individual activity
- -Experience of using art/ crafts/activities to engage people
Desirable
- - Experience of working in a
- healthcare environment or residential home setting.
- - Experience of working with
- older adults with complex
- health difficulties/dementia.
- - Experience of working
- therapeutically with older
- adults.
- - Experience of working within
- a multicultural framework.
skills
Essential
- -Excellent communication skills
- -Good organisational skills
- -Good interpersonal skills
- -Team working skills
- -Basic IT skills
- -Being creative
Desirable
- -Advanced IT skills
- -Experience of using creative skills in other fields
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.
