Activities Coordinator - Ward 1&3

Job overview

The role of the Activity Coordinator will support the gains made in therapeutic treatment sessions with therapists and nurses by providing therapeutic activities to embed functional skills.

Patients are supported to get out of bed, wear their own clothes, move around the ward and eat their meals at a table in the dining room. Social areas are provided both indoors and outdoors with opportunities to continue hobbies and recreation and socialise.

This role will have the responsibility of coordinating activities for patients and be expected to manage resources efficiently.

You will also be responsible for getting to know your patients by ensuring the “This Is Me “ document is completed so you can use this information to provide suitable activities with which your patients will engage. Some patients may require individual activities to achieve their rehab goals.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide assistance to the qualified nurse in creating and developing a stimulating activity programme that enhances the quality of life and mental well being for each patient, promoting a shorter length of stay for the patient in a hospital environment.

They will assist in planning and coordinating an activities programme that promotes active daily living for each patient as an individual or within a group session.  They will provide activities that have identified the needs of the collective group and/or individual through a collaborative approach that encourages the involvement of patients and their carers/family.  They will work as part of a nursing/multidisciplinary team to action any assistance required to deliver fundamental care needs as they arises.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.