Activity Facilitator

4 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you a patient, caring individual with previous HCA experience?

We are looking for an Activities Facilitator to support on the Care of the Elderly ward

We need a person whocommunicates easilyandsensitivelywith patients with enhanced care needs and their families. You should be someone who hasinitiativewho can organise your workload and time.

Professional qualifications are not required, you will need to have experience of working withdementia, cognitive impairmentandcare of the elderly. Have the ability to train others and organise avariety of activitiesrelevant to the individual needs.

You must have some knowledge and understanding of Dementia. You will receive support from ward Sister and will be able to take advantage of training opportunities.

The job includes supporting and managing a patient caseload in delivering meaningful activities for patients with enhanced care needs including delirium, dementia and cognitive impairment in accordance with individual needs and in line with the multidisciplinary care plans in order to promote wellbeing.

As an organization, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stones throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and when compared to other regions house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone.
- Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a changing group of patients with enhanced care needs
- Determining suitable activities following assessments which meet individual needs and motivating patients with enhanced care needs.
- Maintaining enthusiasm and motivation in order to be effective in motivating others
- Much of the work in this post is carried out autonomously with regular support from the ward Sister.

A detailed job description is attached for further information.



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