activities coordinator Peebles, Scotland
Job description
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
Care and Compassion - Quality and Teamwork - Dignity and Respect - Openness, honesty and responsibility
Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (37.5hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.
Hay Lodge Community Hospital provides an inpatient service predominately for older people comprising of rehabilitation, palliative and end of life care.
The Activity Coordinator plays a significant role in patient’s recovery by providing meaningful activities to promote appropriate levels of stimulation, promote well- being and encourage and maintain a patient’s current level of function and avoid de-conditioning whist in hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for developing an activity programme, facilitating patient groups and individual interventions on the ward. They will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, liaising closely with nursing and therapy staff to design person centred activities contributing positively to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of patients.
The successful candidate will need to be passionate about dementia care and demonstrate their enthusiasm and motivation to make a real difference working within our trust values. They must be able to work as part of a team but also under their own initiative to provide and co-ordinate such activities.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Caroline Wylie, Senior Charge Nurse on Telephone – 01721 722080 or Email– [email protected]
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
