Activity Coordinator

With support from then nursing team you will contribute to providing a range of social interaction and well-being activities, e.g., activity groups, and on an individual basis, with minimal supervision.

In collaboration with the patients and the ward manager maintain and develop the activity timetable for the ward and for each patient on an individual basis.

Document all engagement in the patient electronic notes to ensure the clinical team is kept up to date with patient participation in activities.

Contribute to the regular updating of individual activity timetables for patient which offer a range of activities on an individual and group basis dependent on the patients needs. This can be subject to regular change.

Demonstrate safe and competent moving and handling skills, asking for support with complex cases. Undertake safe and competent equipment provision for stock items, asking for support with non-stock needs.

You will support learners in the workplace by providing an opportunity for shadowing with the activity co-ordinator to observe activities being planned and delivered.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

Qualifications

Essential: - GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Desirable: - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health or social related topic

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential: - Care experience; - Understanding of own limitations; - Experience of working as part of a team; - Administration experience

Skills & Abilities