Activities Co-ordinator

Plan and deliver meaningful individual and group activities, including arts and crafts, music, games, reminiscence therapy and gentle physical activities.

Support patients with dementia, delirium and other complex physical or mental health needs, adapting activities to individual abilities and preferences.

Work closely with nursing, therapy and wider multidisciplinary teams to identify patients who would benefit from additional engagement and support.

Encourage activities that promote independence, mobility, emotional wellbeing and reduce deconditioning during hospital stays.

Support positive mealtime experiences and nutritional engagement alongside nursing staff, within the boundaries of the role.

Provide companionship, reassurance and meaningful distraction to reduce isolation and improve patient experience.

Liaise with patients and families to understand personal interests and preferences, including completing 'This is Me' documentation.

Organise group activities and social opportunities to create a positive and stimulating ward environment.

Work alongside the existing Activities Co-ordinator to develop and expand activities across inpatient wards.

Maintain records of patient engagement and gather feedback to support service improvement.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject.; - GCSE English or equivalent qualification; - GCSE Maths or equivalent qualification

Desirable: - Qualifications in exercise, complementary therapies etc.

Experience

Essential: - Experience delivering social and recreational activities to groups and individuals; - Experience working effectively as part of a team

Desirable: - Experience working with people with cognitive, physical or learning disabilities; - Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities