4402 - Activity Coordinator in Barnsley

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to recruit an activity coordinator to our acute medical/stroke wards. We are looking for enthusiastic experienced individuals to join our friendly teams. The activity coordinator is a person with knowledge and experience of patient social interaction who will engage with patients, staff and visitors to create a positive social environment. The activity co-ordinator is a fully integrated member of the team.

Choosing a career with our team means joining:

• A dynamic team that thrives on the challenges of caring for patients.
• A developing department that embraces innovation and improvement.
• An organisation committed to supporting your career pathway and development.
• An organisation recently rated Good by the CQC.

Main duties of the job:

• The activity co-ordinator will organise, initiate and supervise social interaction with patients.
• The postholder will carry out assigned duties under the supervision of the nurse in charge of the ward.
• The postholder will undertake a range of duties including:
• 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 ward (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.
• Assist with fundraising.
• Complete procedures (SOPs) that do not require a registered practitioner to undertake.
• Document that SOPs have been checked by signing the ward activity co-ordinator file.
• Dealing with any issues that arise from SOPs checks & reporting any faults at ward level.
• Maintaining the SOPs file in good order, including the safe custody of completed sheets.
• Ensuring the ongoing cleanliness of the ward after activities in conjunction with the ward team, including liaising with domestic staff where appropriate.
• Carrying out any other duties that may be required for the post.
• Take a lead role with the unit leaders to improve patient experience.
• Work on own initiative and manage workload.

About us:

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. 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. Please note we reserve the right to close positions early.

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent; NVQ in Health and Social Care.
• Experience: Experience of working in a care setting.
• Knowledge and Awareness: An understanding and ability to apply patient interactions/coordinated activities; Knowledge of current healthcare issues.

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.