4119 - Activity Coordinator

Job summary

The Acorn Intermediate Care unit focuses short term specialist care for people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation to support them returning home or appropriate place on discharge.

The activity coordinator position is a brand-new exciting addition to the unit and we desire an individual with knowledge and experience of patient social interaction who will actively engage with patients, staff and visitors to create a positive social environment.

The activity co-ordinator is a fully integrated member of the team.

The activity co-ordinator will organise, initiate and supervise social interaction with patients on Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.

The Acorn Intermediate Care unit focuses short term specialist care for people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation to support them returning home or appropriate place on discharge.

The activity coordinator position is a brand-new exciting addition to the unit and we desire an individual with knowledge and experience of patient social interaction who will actively engage with patients, staff and visitors to create a positive social environment.

The activity co-ordinator is a fully integrated member of the team.

Main duties of the job

The activity co-ordinator will organise, initiate and supervise social interaction with patients on Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.

To include the below:

Arrange individual activities for patients, as appropriate, in-addition to group activities

Provide 1:1 social contact with patients according to the individual patient ability

Ensure there is an available range of activities and promote use with patient interaction on the unit. E.g. jigsaws, books, crafts, bingo, quizzes etc.

Utilise electronic resources available with individuals and groups

Organise social events on the unit to include patients, relatives, staff and visiting professionals

Liaise with other external agencies and voluntary groups to provide support and advice for social activities for post hospital admission

Assist with fund raising

Complete procedures (SOPs) that do not require a registered practitioner to undertake

Take a lead role with the unit leaders to improve patient experience

Work on own initiative and manage workload

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highstone Mews Care Home

Highstone Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4DX

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highstone Mews Care Home

Highstone Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4DX

Employer's website

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

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