This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: C9272-24-0390?language=en&page=38&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Demonstrates good verbal, written and listening communication skills
- Demonstrate a kind and caring manner with an understanding disposition of the needs of the older persons who has dementia
- Be interested and committed to caring for all patients including older people from any culture environmental background or illness
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and has good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- NVQ LEVEL 2 or equivalent certificate recognised by the Trust.
- Documented evidence of 2 years' experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Therapy Assistant.
- Previous 2 years' experience of working with the older person who has dementia.
- Previous experience of leading a group
- Demonstrates good verbal, written and listening communication skills
- Demonstrate a kind and caring manner with an understanding disposition of the needs of the older persons who has dementia
- Be interested and committed to caring for all patients including older people from any culture environmental background or illness
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and has good attendance
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
- Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- NVQ LEVEL 2 or equivalent certificate recognised by the Trust.
- Documented evidence of 2 years' experience of working within a healthcare setting.
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Therapy Assistant.
- Previous 2 years' experience of working with the older person who has dementia.
- Previous experience of leading a group
Job summary
An amazing opportunity has arisen for an Activity Coordinator to join Ward A4 at Bassetlaw District General Hospital.
The role of the Activity Coordinator will support the gains made in therapeutic treatment sessions with therapists and nurses by providing therapeutic activities to embed functional skills.
Patients are supported to get out of bed, wear their own clothes, move around the ward and eat their meals at a table in the dining room. Social areas are provided both indoors and outdoors with opportunities to continue hobbies and recreation and socialise.
This role will have the responsibility of coordinating activities for patients and be expected to manage resources efficiently.
You will also be responsible for getting to know your patients by ensuring the "This Is Me " document is completed so you can use this information to provide suitable activities with which your patients will engage. Some patients may require individual activities to achieve their rehab goals.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide assistance to the qualified nurse in creating and developing a stimulating activity programme that enhances the quality of life and mental well being for each patient, promoting a shorter length of stay for the patient in a hospital environment. They will assist in planning and coordinating an activities programme that promotes active daily living for each patient as an individual or within a group session. They will provide activities that have identified the needs of the collective group and/or individual through a collaborative approach that encourages the involvement of patients and their carers/family. They will work as part of a nursing/multidisciplinary team to action any assistance required to deliver fundamental care needs as they arises.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers
Date posted
22 May 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
272-6257326
Job locations
Bassetlaw District General Hospital
Kilton Hill
Worksop
S81 0BD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Bassetlaw District General Hospital
Kilton Hill
Worksop
S81 0BD
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Bassetlaw District General Hospital
Kilton Hill
Worksop
S81 0BD
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.
An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.