Meaningful Therapy Co-ordinator

Overview

A unique and exciting opportunity to join our team at our Primary care hospital wards in Redcar and East Cleveland (Brotton). Zetland ward at Redcar Primary Care hospital is a rehabilitation ward for stroke and older persons medicine. The post holders will work together to develop the therapeutic care programme for patients on the wards, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for caring and supportive candidates to provide one-to-one care for patients who require additional therapeutic support during their inpatient stay whilst also coordinating patient group activities and events on the ward. The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary team, using excellent communication skills to help maintain patient safety and dignity.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Work effectively as a member of the clinical team, carrying out designated patient care, activities, working etc. Providing therapeutic care to patients in a group or 1:1 setting to minimise social isolation, help prevent de-conditioning and help the patient to achieve their functional goals required before discharge. Provide enhanced observation for patients assessed and cared for under CG47 level 3 observations.

Take an active role in discussing how a therapeutic care environment can be improved and nurtured with patients, carers and other team members. Support the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of high quality individualised patient care contributing to that care within the boundaries of his/her own role. Demonstrate an understanding of how patient/carer feedback benefits and influences the service and participate in obtaining this feedback, communicating it to colleagues and responding appropriately.

To be actively engaged in the collection of Friends and Family data. Understand the importance of and keep accurate, timely and complete records consistent with Trust policies and procedures.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
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Respect, Support, and Collaborate. At University Hospitals Tees we want our work spaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve. Supporting disabled people and people with long-term conditions:
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