4119 - Activity Coordinator

Barnsley Hospital; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital is seeking an Activity Co-ordinator for the Acorn Intermediate Care Unit to enhance social interaction and activities for patients. The role supports discharge planning and patient well-being, coordinating 1:1 and group activities, liaising with external groups, and contributing to a positive unit environment.

The post requires enthusiasm for patient social care, ability to work with staff and visitors, and experience in a care setting.

Qualifications

• Maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Organise, initiate and supervise social interaction with patients on Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.
• Arrange individual activities for patients, as appropriate, in addition to group activities.
• Provide 1:1 social contact with patients according to their abilities.
• Ensure a range of activities is available and promote engagement through activities (jigsaws, books, crafts, bingo, quizzes).
• Utilise electronic resources with individuals and groups.
• Organise social events involving patients, relatives, staff and visiting professionals.
• Liaise with external agencies and voluntary groups to support social activities post-discharge.
• Assist with fundraising.
• Take a lead role with unit leaders to improve patient experience.
• Work on own initiative and manage workload.

Education

Maths & English GCSE

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Acorn Intermediate Care unit focuses short term specialist care for people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation to support them returning home or appropriate place on discharge.

The activity coordinator position is an exciting role on the unit and we desire an individual with knowledge and experience of patient social interaction who will actively engage with patients, staff and visitors to create a positive social environment.

The activity co-ordinator is a fully integrated member of the team.

The activity co-ordinator will organise, initiate and supervise social interaction with patients on Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.

Main duties of the job

The activity co-ordinator will organise, initiate and supervise social interaction with patients on Acorn Intermediate Care Unit.

To include the below:

• 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 unit. 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
• Liaise with other external agencies and voluntary groups to provide support and advice for social activities for post hospital admission
• Assist with fund raising
• Complete procedures (SOPs) that do not require a registered practitioner to undertake
• Take a lead role with the unit leaders to improve patient experience
• Work on own initiative and manage workload

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

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

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

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Person Specification

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words describe what compassion mean to you.
• In around 100 words describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.

Knowledge and Awareness

• An understanding and ability to apply patient interactions/coordinated activities.
• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.

Experience

• Experience of working in a care setting.

Qualifications

• Maths & English at GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ in Health and Social Care.

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.