The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Activity Co-ordinator

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Job summary

2 full time roles available

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.

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 "hospital passports" e.g.. This is Me are completed so you can use this information to provide suitable activities with which your patients will engage.

Main duties of the job

Assist in delivering activity programmes that promote Rehabilitation and prevent De conditioning
Work alongside ward team and therapy team to facilitate activity sessions. Assist in promoting independence.
Support patients at meal times to encourage hydration and nutrition.
Prepare environment for activities and ensure appropriate resources are available.
Organising and encouraging participation in tea parties and themed events

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-057

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates good verbal, written and listening communication skills.
Demonstrate a kind and caring manner with an understanding disposition of the needs of the older persons who has dementia or Stroke.
Be interested and committed to caring for all patients including older people from any culture environmental background or illness.
Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and has good attendance.
Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.

Qualifications

Essential

Documented evidence of relevant demonstrable experience of working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Therapy Assistant.

Experience

Essential

Experience of Care, previous experience of working with the older person who has dementia.

Desirable

Evidence of Care Previous Experience of working people with a Stroke
Previous experience of leading a group
NVQ LEVEL 2 or equivalent certificate recognised by the Trust.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates good verbal, written and listening communication skills.
Demonstrate a kind and caring manner with an understanding disposition of the needs of the older persons who has dementia or Stroke.
Be interested and committed to caring for all patients including older people from any culture environmental background or illness.
Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and has good attendance.
Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative.
Evidence of working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.

Qualifications

Essential

Documented evidence of relevant demonstrable experience of working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Therapy Assistant.

Experience

Essential

Experience of Care, previous experience of working with the older person who has dementia.

Desirable

Evidence of Care Previous Experience of working people with a Stroke
Previous experience of leading a group
NVQ LEVEL 2 or equivalent certificate recognised by the Trust.

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.