Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Activity Co-ordinator

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Job summary

Hours open to discussion.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the therapy and nursing team at Marie Therese House neurological rehabilitation unit in Hayle, Cornwall.

We are a small team , the unit has 12 beds all single rooms most with ceiling track hoists.

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual with experience in working within the inpatient health sector.

We are an amazing team and would love to have you join us working togethers to ensure that patients admitted to Marie Therese Neuro-rehabilitation unit have access to a range of activities seven days per weekto facilitate maximum potential for all our patients.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working with the inpatient therapy team providing and delivering a programme of creative, social, and therapeutic activities; under the guidance and supervision of the occupational therapy team physiotherapy team and nursing team

The post holder will be responsible for planning meaningful activities, using practical, communication and creative skills to provide a flexible programme of groups and individual activities on and off the ward the activities provided will vary depending on the age, culture, interests, gender and needs of the patient group. This will be informed by close multi-disciplinary team working, the weekly MDT and Safety Huddles and may include developing additional skills and working relationships with other colleagues, including volunteers, to expand the social and recreational opportunities available in line with evolving service needs.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Many of our staff work flexibly in different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-5597577

Job locations

St Michael's Hospital

Marie Therese House

Hayle

TR27 4JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To form professional and respectful relationships with the following groups of people, maintaining clear boundaries whilst promoting patients autonomy and enabling choice:

Patients, families and carers

The in-patient multi-disciplinary team

Line manager

Lead occupational therapist and ward sister in clinical area

Statutory and non-statutory service providers, including Trust volunteers

Other Meaningful Activities Co-ordinator team members to deliver an effective rotational roster.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To form professional and respectful relationships with the following groups of people, maintaining clear boundaries whilst promoting patients autonomy and enabling choice:

Patients, families and carers

The in-patient multi-disciplinary team

Line manager

Lead occupational therapist and ward sister in clinical area

Statutory and non-statutory service providers, including Trust volunteers

Other Meaningful Activities Co-ordinator team members to deliver an effective rotational roster.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Achieved maths and English
  • Good general education

General/Experience

Essential

  • Achieved maths and English
  • Good general education

Desirable

  • Previously worked as an activity co-ordinator
  • Previous experience of a health care environment
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Achieved maths and English
  • Good general education

General/Experience

Essential

  • Achieved maths and English
  • Good general education

Desirable

  • Previously worked as an activity co-ordinator
  • Previous experience of a health care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

St Michael's Hospital

Marie Therese House

Hayle

TR27 4JA


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

St Michael's Hospital

Marie Therese House

Hayle

TR27 4JA


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jane Gunn

Jane.gunn1@nhs.net

07554227637

Details

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

156-5597577

Job locations

St Michael's Hospital

Marie Therese House

Hayle

TR27 4JA


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