Activity Coordinator
The closing date is 29 January 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, inspiring individual to come and join our team on Silver Birch Ward at Highbury Hospital
Silver Birch is a 18 bedded Dementia Ward who provide assessment and treatment for older Adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.
As a valued member of our team your role will be to plan the daily activities on the ward with the nursing team and encourage patients to take part individually and also as part of a group. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other AHPs in providing activities on and off the ward.
Your feedback relating to patients participation will need to be communicated verbally to the MDT team and in writing within patients electronic notes.
This post is to cover Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 9 - 5.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
To provide social / therapeutic activities for both individuals and groups of patients.
To identify patients' current and past social interests in consultation with patients and carers.
In conjunction with the nursing team and Occupational Therapists, develop individual programmes of care and ensure that these needs are met.
To organise and participate in patient outings and social events from the ward.
To develop own group work skills so that appropriate opportunities are provided to patients on and off the ward
To participate in alternative therapies for patients e.g. multi-sensory work, once appropriate training has been received and in line with Trust policy
To liaise with the Live Team as appropriate in the provision of activities and entertainment of patients.
To liaise with families to build individualised care for the patients.
Confidently document and communicate activities and findings.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
186-042-26-MH
Job locations
Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottinghamshire
NG6 9DR
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highbury Hospital
Highbury Road
Nottinghamshire
NG6 9DR
Employer's website
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