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Job overview
The Activity Coordinator is a support role within the Neuro & Musculoskeletal (NMSK) Directorate, providing structured therapeutic engagement to patients across NMSK wards requiring Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC).
The post holder will be managed by one of the NMSK wards and supported by the ETOC team, however, will see multiple patients across wards in the whole NMSK division as required. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a new role, with the chance to contribute your own ideas and suggestions.
The post holder will work with patients who present with complex neurological, cognitive and behavioural needs, including but not limited to traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, dementia, brain tumours, hydrocephalus, congenital neurological conditions and other acquired brain injuries.
The role focuses on maintaining patient safety, reducing distress, promoting orientation and engagement, and supporting rehabilitation through meaningful activity. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and therapists and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
There are two vacancies available, and each successful candidate will be covering patients across 3 wards each, seeing a list of patients who they will engage with therapeutic activities. Some basic care may also be required if needed whilst seeing patients.
Main duties of the job
At North Bristol NHS Trust ,we commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect, dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first -class experience for everyone using our service.
In this role:
1. You will work autonomously but with support of registered nurses and therapists seeing patients across 3 NMSK wards who are receiving enhanced care.
2. You will engage in meaningful therapeutic activities with enhanced care patients, working with them to find activities suited to their level and needs.
3. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to suggest activities and help create patient management plans.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties'. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our service.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. NBT always tries to uphold its core positive values which is Care, Respectful, Ambitious and Support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
4. Deliver 1:1 Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC) as directed by the registered nurse.
5. Plan and deliver structured, purposeful and individualised therapeutic activities in line with patient needs, abilities and risk assessments.
6. Use engagement, reassurance, orientation and cognitive stimulation to reduce distress, agitation and behavioural risk.
7. Support patients with neurological and cognitive impairment to maintain emotional regulation and wellbeing.
8. Observe and report changes in patients’ physical, cognitive or emotional presentation promptly.
9. Accurately record observations, engagement and patient responses in line with Trust documentation standards.
10. Support rehabilitation goals by reinforcing therapeutic strategies advised by therapists.
11. Assist patients with activities of daily living where appropriate and within agreed care plans.
12. Maintain a calm, safe and therapeutic environment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. NVQ/ RQF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent relevant experience
14. Numeracy and literacy level 2 or equivalent
15. Willingness to undertake Trust mandatory training relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
16. Training related to dementia care, acquired brain injury or neurological conditions
17. Training in conflict resolution, de-escalation or management of distressed behaviour
Experience
Essential criteria
18. Experience of working with adults in a healthcare, social care or support setting
19. Experience of engaging individuals with cognitive impairment, neurological conditions, dementia or acquired brain injury
20. Experience of working with patients who may present with confusion, agitation, distress or altered behaviour
21. Experience of working as part of a team and following care plans or support plans
Desirable criteria
22. Experience of working with patients requiring enhanced or continuous observation
23. Experience of supporting patients in an acute hospital or inpatient setting
24. Experience of delivering or supporting therapeutic or activity-based interventions
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
25. Ability to communicate effectively with patients who may have impaired cognition, communication or behaviour
26. Ability to build rapport and engage patients in meaningful and therapeutic activity
27. Ability to follow instructions, care plans and risk management strategies accurately
28. Ability to observe, recognise and report changes in patients’ presentation appropriately
29. Ability to maintain accurate written documentation in line with Trust standards
30. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
31. Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging or emotionally demanding situations
Desirable criteria
32. Skills in de-escalation and reassurance techniques.
33. Ability to adapt communication and activities to meet individual patient needs
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
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