Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Nhs Greater Glasgow And Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Older People & Stroke Service at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Ward 55. The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to support patient rehabilitation.

You will work with Registered Nurses and the wider clinical team, delivering group and one-to-one activities, while demonstrating empathy to patients, carers and relatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An empathetic and caring approach towards patients, carers and relatives.
• Ability to support patients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to organise and participate in meaningful and therapeutic activities.
• Previous hospital experience in an acute setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and supporting Registered Nurses and other clinical team members.
• Plan, implement and evaluate meaningful social, leisure and therapeutic activities to support patient rehabilitation, delivering these on both a group and one-to-one basis.
• Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and maintain effective working relationships to maximise patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Empathetic and caring approach

Support activities of daily living

Organise meaningful activities

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Older People & Stroke Service at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Ward 55. The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to support patient rehabilitation.

You will work with Registered Nurses and the wider clinical team, delivering group and one-to-one activities, while demonstrating empathy to patients, carers and relatives.