4399 - Activity Coordinator

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients lives through creativity, connection, and compassion? Were looking for an enthusiastic and empathetic Activity Coordinators to join our dynamic teams on our the medical wards at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, who will help to enhance the hospital experience for our patients.

The ward activity coordinator will contribute towards the ward enhancing patient wellbeing, supporting recovery through therapeutic activities, and the prevention of hospital-acquired deconditioning by promoting physical activity, mental stimulation, and meaningful engagement throughout their stay.

Main duties of the job

As an activity coordinator, you'll play a key role in enriching the daily lives of patients by delivering meaningful, therapeutic activities that support both mental and physical wellbeing. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to reducing hospital-acquired deconditioning by encouraging movement, engagement, and social interaction throughout the patients stay. The activity coordinator will:

• Plan and facilitate daily activities such as arts and crafts, music sessions, quizzes, games, and gentle movement
• Organise themed events, seasonal celebrations, and therapeutic group sessions
• Provide one-to-one engagement for patients who may be isolated or unable to join group activities
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure activities align with care plans and recovery goals
• Encourage patient participation to boost morale, reduce anxiety, and promote social interaction
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of activities on patient wellbeing
• Gather information about patients to support in the planning of patient activities.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, including registered nurses, care support workers and therapies, to ensite that activities align with care plans and recovery goals.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation 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

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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