# Activities Co-ordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-co-ordinator/7b49031b-56c8-44fb-9645-c3f0c7802f05 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-co-ordinator/7b49031b-56c8-44fb-9645-c3f0c7802f05.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Weston General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Activities coordinator - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pa - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (ending 31st December 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours also available) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-11T13:00:40.571Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/WestonSuperMare/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Activities_Coordinator/Activities_Coordinator-v8428076 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8428076?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you dynamic, creative, caring and passionate about making a positive difference to patient care and experience? We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Activities Co-ordinator to join our team at Weston General Hospital, supporting patients across our inpatient wards. This is a 12-month fixed-term position, kindly funded by the League of Friends, our hospital charity, to expand the meaningful activities and engagement opportunities available to patients during their hospital stay. You will work alongside our existing Activities Co-ordinator and closely with nursing and therapy teams to provide meaningful, therapeutic and recreational activities, particularly for older patients and those living with dementia, delirium or other complex needs. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach and a creative mindset, who can bring new ideas and enthusiasm to improving the daily experiences of our patients. Working Pattern: This charity-funded position is for core daytime hours, Monday to Friday only. There is no requirement to work evenings, nights, weekends or bank holidays, and no unsocial hours. Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this is a non-clinical Band 3 position which is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Trust is therefore unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this vacancy. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship for this role. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will: - Plan and deliver meaningful individual and group activities, including arts and crafts, music, games, reminiscence therapy and gentle physical activities. - Support patients with dementia, delirium and other complex physical or mental health needs, adapting activities to individual abilities and preferences. - Work closely with nursing, therapy and wider multidisciplinary teams to identify patients who would benefit from additional engagement and support. - Encourage activities that promote independence, mobility, emotional wellbeing and reduce deconditioning during hospital stays. - Support positive mealtime experiences and nutritional engagement alongside nursing staff, within the boundaries of the role. - Provide companionship, reassurance and meaningful distraction to reduce isolation and improve patient experience. - Liaise with patients and families to understand personal interests and preferences, including completing 'This is Me' documentation. - Organise group activities and social opportunities to create a positive and stimulating ward environment. - Work alongside the existing Activities Co-ordinator to develop and expand activities across inpatient wards. - Maintain records of patient engagement and gather feedback to support service improvement. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience delivering social and recreational activities to groups and individuals - Experience working effectively as part of a team **Desirable** - Experience working with people with cognitive, physical or learning disabilities - Previous NHS experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject. - GCSE English or equivalent qualification - GCSE Maths or equivalent qualification **Desirable** - Qualifications in exercise, complementary therapies etc. ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Understanding of the needs of older patients, including those living with dementia or experiencing delirium - Practical or creative activity skills, e.g. arts, crafts, music, cookery or horticulture - Effective verbal and written communication and basic IT - Ability to maintain clear electronic activity records - Good organisation, time management and prioritisation skills - Ability to work independently, use initiative and adapt to changing patient needs ## Documents - [dbs charges information (pdf, 71.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3005) - [b3 activities co-ordinator (pdf, 320.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10762622) - [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.