Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dova unit at Dane Garth for the position of Recovery Support Unit is a 20 bedded mixed sex inpatient ward.
The adult mental health inpatient services aim to meet the holistic needs of service users/patients and carers while they recovery from their mental illness.
The post holder plays an essential part of a service user's recovery by supporting the clinical team to provide a meaningful and therapeutic day for service users.
They will support service users to identify and engage in the diversional activities offered.
Such activities may take place on the ward, in the unit or grounds or in the community.
Working alongside the ward staff, occupational therapists, and the rest of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a holistic person centred approach to care.
Using their skills in a range of leisure and recreational activities, they will plan and deliver a range of group and individual activities across 7 days and into the evenings, to enable the promotion of the five ways to well-being (connect, take notice, be active, learn, giving something back to others) for patients experiencing mental health issues.
Main duties of the job The post holder will establish and maintain a rapport with the patients, carers, relatives and visitors and contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere on the ward.
They will maintain a good up to date knowledge of and links with community resources and actively support service users to develop links that will enable them to continue to engage with activity upon their return to their community.
During times of pressure due to workload or staffing difficulties, the post holder will liaise with Occupational therapy staff to provide a prioritised service.
Within this role you will also be responsible for - o To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment for patients, visitors and To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards; ensuring bed areas are cleaned following the discharge of a patient, soap dispensers etc are replenished, hygiene standards of the kitchen area and maintain the general tidiness of the ward To undertake regular monitoring of current and outstanding estates issueso Ensure linen supplies are maintained and liaise with laundry serviceso Ensure that patients are provided with appropriate meals and beverages at regular intervalso Serve and assist with the serving of mealso Serve drinks to patients About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area.
Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing.
We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks.
We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate completed (or willingness to complete on first 12 months from appointment) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Ability to undertake Violence Reduction physical intervention training.
Experience Essential Supporting people with mental illness nursing home, hospital ward, as a carer.
Knowledge & Skills Essential Good communication both written and verbal and the ability to pass on information accurately.
Ability to work as a team and network with other agencies.
Able to motivate service users using activity Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values and can provide practical examples.