Meaningful Activities Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom NHS Full time

Weare seeking a highly organised, motivated individual with a positive attitudeto work as a Meaningful Activities Coordinator. You will be experienced inplanning, resourcing and carrying out events and activities as the role willrequire you to do this for our patients, making a positive difference to their stayon the ward. The post is based on Clarendon Ward (male, physical health) butyou will be expected to cover Beechwood Ward (female) if there is a shortfallof staff.

Wework with patients and their families from their admission to the ward throughto discharge. You will be working with an experienced therapy teamconsisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Technical Instructors. We are afriendly and caring team working closely with the ward MDT, having the patientat the centre of everything we do whilst also involving families and carers. Weare interested in hearing from you if you are a likeminded person having thesame passion and drive to make a difference to our patients, which in returnoffers the reward of great job satisfaction.

Theworking hours for the post are 09.00 -17.00 Monday to Friday.

Ifyou would like to arrange a visit to the ward to find out more about the post,please contact the name on the advert.

Peersupervision and in service training are carried out on a regular basis and youwill have an annual appraisal.

Free parking is available on site and a bus stop is close by.

Main duties of the job

To be highly organised and dynamic with a positive attitude.

To be an excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.

To have knowledge of suitable activities and pastimes to supportour patient demographic.

Be experienced in planning, resourcing and carrying out activities.

To have the confidence to facilitate group activities on the ward.

Actively demonstrate the Trust values.

Being a proactive individual who can stimulate patients to engagein the activities offered.

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 responsibilities

If you are interested in this role please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification Experience
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of providing quality interactions with patients.
  • Demonstrates skills in literacy, written and verbal.
  • Demonstrates an ability to use IT.
Standard Requirements
  • Demonstrates an understanding of equality and valuing diversity principles.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of service users of the Trust.
Qualifications
  • Level 2 functional skills in maths and English or equivalent.
  • Level 3 functional skills in maths and English or willing to complete within six months.
  • Care Certificate or willing to complete within twelve months.
  • Willingness to undertake further training and development.
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.

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