Patient Activity & Discharge Facilitator

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath is seeking an activities coordinator to support ward discharge processes. The role is internal only within the BSW group and aims to engage patients to promote independence and confidence as they return home.

You will shape the future of this new position, coordinating with the ward team and external groups to provide meaningful activities and facilitate smoother patient flow and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent clinical experience.
• Care Certificate or commitment to complete on joining.

Responsibilities

• Organise patients into dayroom for activities.
• Encourage daily lunch club attendance.
• Engage in one-to-one activities as needed.
• Work with MDT to support completion of 'what matters to me' document.
• Liaise with external groups for music sessions and PAT dogs.
• Assist patients to use resources such as audio books and radio.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Prioritisation

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Tools

Digital patient records

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath is seeking an activities coordinator to support ward discharge processes. The role is internal only within the BSW group and aims to engage patients to promote independence and confidence as they return home.

You will shape the future of this new position, coordinating with the ward team and external groups to provide meaningful activities and facilitate smoother patient flow and discharge planning.