Activity Coordinator

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare research university trust as an Activities Coordinator. Engage patients in creative and recreational activities, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and wellbeing. This role emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and strong communication skills, ensuring a supportive environment for all patients. The trust values diversity and inclusion, offering a range of support networks for staff.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Support through Staff Networks

Buddy System

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups.
• Flexible and creative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the MDT to plan recreational activities.
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Support and encourage patients in participating in meaningful activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem Solving

Creativity

Job description

Join to apply for the Activity Coordinator role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Hurstpierpoint Ward is seeking a dynamic and engaging Activities Coordinator to actively involve our patients in creative and recreational activities within a friendly, well-led environment.

Under the guidance of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will lead and assist in delivering activities, which may include one-to-one or group sessions, encompassing creative, social, and physical activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with groups, be flexible, creative, and possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, all while championing patient care and existing schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate with the MDT to plan recreational activities aligned with patient goals.
2. Collaborate with patients and relatives to assess creative and recreational needs.
3. Participate actively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
4. Engage in ward team activities, including team huddles and service improvements.
5. Present and communicate patient progress effectively.
6. Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, including those who may be difficult to engage or pose risks.
7. Support and encourage patients in participating in meaningful activities.
8. Contribute to service improvement initiatives.
9. Promote awareness and understanding of the activities coordinator role.
10. Involve relatives in activities as appropriate.

At UHSussex, we value diversity and inclusion, aiming to put the patient first. We offer support through Staff Networks, a buddy system, and are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and Veteran Aware Trust. Our Wellbeing Programme supports staff health and wellbeing.

As a leading healthcare research university trust, we are committed to learning, teaching, and development, ensuring you grow and see the impact of your work. We look forward to your application and welcoming you to our community.

For more details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Jane Mason
Job title: Matron
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]