We are looking for

a candidate who has excellent communication skills, experience of working with vulnerable groups of patients including those living with Dementia , and who will be innovative in creating and engaging a number of activities including the arts, music, reminiscence therapy and physical activities.

This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term position but we would consider 30 hours per week. 

Shifts will mainly be during the day, but there may be a requirement to work some later hours according to activities planned.

-Supporting patients with nutritional requirements.

-Supporting patients who may have complex physical and mental health needs.

-Creating opportunities for patients to spend time doing activities such as arts and crafts, games and other mindfulness and distraction techniques.

-Working closely with different members of the MDT to develop a range of different support mechanisms for patients.

-Supporting patients who have cognitive impairments and liaising with families, including completing ‘This is me’ information.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge

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