# Diversional Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- **Town:** Stoke On Trent
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Mental health professionals
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (may be a requirement to cover a 7 day service)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T10:51:33.272Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Older_Adults_Wards/Older_Adults_Wards-v8143400
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8143400?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

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.

### Main duties of the job

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 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.

To act of 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 individualised care and activities suited to the needs of the older adult patients.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

## Person Specification

### Application

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in a similar role in a hospital setting
- Experience of working with a care environment

### Application form

**Essential**

- GCSE's Grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
- Excellent communication and listening skills

## Documents

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- [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004)
- [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118)
- [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003)
- [diversional therpist jd & ps (pdf, 816.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10442373)
- [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872)
- [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000)
- [trust policy on managing risk associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1007)

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