Job overview

The key duties of the role will be to develop therapeutic activities for the patients by setting up Individual/Group activities and discussions on the ward to provide patients with Physical and mental stimulation. 

Under the supervision of the ward manager the post holder will be expected to:

• Use specialised creative skills to plan and provide a flexible, patient centred programme of therapeutic activities for individual/groups of patients
• Coordinate a designated programme of therapeutic activities provided within the team
• English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

To assist the development and implementation of therapeutic care packages and activities.

To develop positive relationships with patients and the team.

Assessing individual patients’ ability to undertake activity programme

To develop a general understanding of Clinical Governance, always participate in clinical governance supervision and act within the health board’s Clinical Governance framework

To assist in the formulation/implementation/evaluation of care plans under the supervision of a qualified nurse and to undertake standardised assessment of the patients as directed by the care plans

To assist the service user, as required, with their physical, personal hygiene and nutritional care needs, ensuring security, privacy and dignity is maintained.

To report back to relevant professionals regarding activity work being undertaken support, guidance, and evaluation

To ensure that the relevant senior team member is made aware of any change observed in a patient’s condition, or a circumstance that contributes to the safety of the patient or others

To maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients

To undertake and participate in statutory, mandatory training and in service programmes

May demonstrate own duties to new starters.

To ensure safe use of shared equipment used in patient activities on the ward.

To ensure that the service user’s dignity, integrity, respect, and individuality is always maintained.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.