Therapeutic Activity Assistant for Older Adults with Dementia

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative therapeutic activities assistant to join the dementia and delirium team. The post holder will support the therapeutic activities coordinator in running the therapeutic activities programme for patients with dementia and delirium across the in-patient wards

The therapeutic activities programme is made up of group sessions with patients, including reminiscence, arts and crafts, sensory and cognitive stimulation, gentle exercises and lunch club. There is also the opportunity to do one to one sessions with patients at the bedside, and support staff caring for patients with complex behavioural needs. The post holder will work as part of the MDT and liaise with dementia volunteers and carers to deliver person-centred, meaningful activities for patients with dementia and delirium.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, experience of working with people living with dementia and the healthcare environment is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of high-quality therapeutic activity programmes for the older adults with dementia.

The Therapeutic Activities Program (TAP) is an initiative to promote person-centred care and maintenance of function for elderly patients including those with dementia across the Trust.

The aim is to improve patient experience and to prevent and reduce delirium for some of our most frail and vulnerable patients.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cares for more than half a million patients a year, from across Kingston, Richmond, Elmbridge (Surrey), Merton, Wandsworth and Sutton. In 2018, we became the first acute hospital trust in London to be rated "Outstanding" for overall quality and leadership by the national Care Quality Commission regulator.

We have approximately 350 beds and directly employ around 2,900 staff. Our trust provides a full range of diagnostic services and treatment services. Our main site is the Kingston Hospital site but we also run a number of outpatient clinics in the community, including in Raynes Park, Surbiton, Queen Mary's Roehampton and Teddington.

Date posted

22 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£28,166 a year p.a. inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-6888328-N&M-Z

Job locations

Kingston NHS Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualification/Experience

Essential

Working towards NVQ level 3 or similar
computer skills

Desirable

Formal technical qualificatiom above basic level

Application/interview

Essential

customer services skills

Desirable

Experience of working with older adults in a professional capacity

Person Specification

Qualification/Experience

Essential

Working towards NVQ level 3 or similar
computer skills

Desirable

Formal technical qualificatiom above basic level

Application/interview

Essential

customer services skills

Desirable

Experience of working with older adults in a professional capacity

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.