Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex needs in an acute hospital environment? Do you have the compassion, enthusiasm and resilience to support patients who require enhanced levels of care and therapeutic engagement? If so, we would love to hear from you.
An unique opportunity has arisen for a Therapeutic Engagement Coordinator to join our dedicated and compassionate Enhanced Therapeutic Care and Observation (ETOC) Team at Derriford Hospital.
The Role of the Therapeutic Engagement Coordinator is multifaceted, encompassing the provision of high-quality therapeutic care, day to day deployment of ETOC support workers and supporting registered practitioners in the risk assessment, care planning and implementation of therapeutic activities to aid patients' recovery.
This is an exciting time to join the ETOC Team as the service is expanding and evolving, giving the post holder the opportunity to contribute to shaping the service moving forward.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Contribute to dynamic patient risk assessments and make recommendations to registered practitioners for individualised therapeutic care plans including activities to improve wellbeing and aid patient recovery, with consideration of least restrictive, person-centred and trauma-informed care principles.
Coordinate and deliver person-centred therapeutic resources and activities for all patient groups across the trust to promote meaningful engagement and minimise deconditioning.
Support registered practitioners in the day-to-day coordination, deployment and reallocation of enhanced care support workers across all clinical areas, being mindful of appropriate skill mix and proportionality of support / intervention.
Provide a high standard of enhanced therapeutic nursing care both on a 1:1 basis or baywatch, across all clinical areas, including recognition of potential triggers, distraction and de-escalation techniques to contribute to MDT risk management and care plans.
Support and assist enhanced care support workers in the provision of therapeutic care, responding rapidly to support crisis intervention and de-escalation where required.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Therapeutic Activities and Engagement
Contribute to dynamic patient risk assessments and make recommendations to registered practitioners for individualised therapeutic care plans, including activities to improve wellbeing and aid patient recovery, with consideration of least restrictive, person-centred and trauma-informed care principles.
Work closely with colleagues from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to implement care and recovery plans involving physical exercises to minimise risk of deconditioning during admission.
Support the coordination of ETOC therapeutic resources (busy boards, games, arts and crafts, mindfulness activities, electronic tablets and portable DVD players etc).
Clinical Care and Assessment
Under supervision of registered practitioners, implement person-centred care plans for patients requiring enhanced observation, incorporating MDT led therapeutic interventions, environmental modifications and family involvement.
Provide support to ward teams with complex enhanced care cases, including mental health presentations, challenging behaviours and safeguarding concerns.
Implement de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication approaches for patients experiencing distress, agitation or challenging behaviours.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to enhanced care interventions, escalating observations and concerns to registered practitioners in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Will work shifts as an Enhanced Care Support Worker to maintain skills and support wider delivery of care / break cover during periods of high acuity.
For further information please see attached job description
