University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Diversional Therapist
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Job Opportunity: Diversional Therapist at UHNM
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Older Adults Wards at UHNM as a Diversional Therapist on the Elderly Care wards (Ward 76b). This is an exciting new role that will support our most vulnerable older adult patients whilst they are in the hospital setting. This role involves working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure we provide the highest standards of care to our most vulnerable older adults.
- Ward 76b is a 23 bedded Care of the Older Adult ward with patients who have a wide range of complex medical, physical, psychological, and also social needs.
- It is a fast-paced environment with a lot to learn about with a forward-thinking and supportive team.
The role of Diversional Therapist is an essential one in keeping patients active physiologically and physically and engaging them in completing various activities that can aid recovery.
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Key Responsibilities
- To act as a central person on the ward areas to plan and deliver activities for our older adult patients.
- Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care and activities suited to the needs of the older adult patients.
About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations, and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work, and research.
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Benefits
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full-time, part-time hours, and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Daliya Mani
- Job title: Senior Sister
- Email address: daliya.manu@uhnm.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01782 676076
Please also contact Matron Lee-Ann Boardman for any further details on 01782 676076
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