Therapy Activity Coordinator, Band 3

Job summary

We have a unique opportunity for you to join our therapy team as an Activity Coordinator

Do you have a passion for providing dedicated, person-centred care? We have a position available as part of an innovative project aimed at enhancing care for individuals with additional interaction needs.

Individuals need to be compassionate and adaptable and thrive in a focused care environment, working with a small number of patients or providing 1:1 support. The role involves working with young adults, individuals with learning disabilities or autism, and older adults with dementia or delirium.

Help to improve the experience for our patients. You will be matched with patients daily, adapting your approach to meet their specific needs and interests, while creatively engaging with patients to ensure they are comfortable. The applicant needs experience in leading activities and will need to thrive in creative environments. Activities may involve, but not limited to; arts and crafts, games, puzzles, exercises and singing and dancing therapy. The applicant will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident at developing a rapport with patients who may have a cognitive impairment.

If you are patient, resourceful, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, we'd love to hear from you.

This role will be based at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, but may involve some cross site working between Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To use the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way to provide meaningful activity to individuals through provision of a varied and flexible programme of therapeutic social and recreational activities taking into consideration a person's affect/mood and cognition.

To promote social interaction and reduce effects of deconditioning by facilitating meaningful activities within agreed limitations through exercise, physical modalities and the use of occupation, reporting back outcome of delegated tasks to the registered practitioner.

To plan, implement and review a range of social, creative and task-based activities using individual and group work approaches.

To use verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients/carers. This may include education, motivation, and empowerment. This will include patients/carers who may or may not have barriers to communication through cognitive or physical impairment e.g., hearing or visual impairment, confusion and depression.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

To deliver the highest standard of care at Gloucestershire Hospitals, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, ensuring that both our staff can thrive and our patients receive services tailored to their needs.