Job 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 multi disciplinary 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrable insight into behaviours and/or skills of a carer
2. Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication
3. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Previous experience of working as part of a team.
5. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
6. Motivated and with a pro-active approach
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
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
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces 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 longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at or call us on 01642 854610
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.