University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Activity Coordinator

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

Hurstpierpoint Ward are looking to recruit a dynamic and engaging Activities Coordinator who will actively engage our patient cohort in the promotion of creative and recreational activities, based in a friendly, well led environment.

Under the guidance of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will lead and assist in the delivery of activities. Activities will be delivered one to one or via group work and can include creative, social and physical activities.We are looking for someone who has experience of working with groups of people, can work flexibly, be creative with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills whilst championing our patients and existing schemes and initiatives.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with the MDT in the planning of recreational activities / patient goals.
To work with patients and their relatives in the examination of patients creative and recreational needs and outlets.
To be an active participating member of the wider multi-disciplinary team .
To be an active member of ward team, participating in team huddles, improvements and co-ordination.
To communicate and present progression of individual patients and/or groups.
To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic, and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may present as a risk to themselves or others.
To assist, support and encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful activities and routines.
To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward.
To communicate the role of an activities co-ordinator and actively promote to ensure uptake and understanding of the service.
To actively communicate with patients' relatives and involve them in activities as needed.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

279-7131985-MAY25

Job locations

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To liaise with ward staff in the planning of recreational activities
To work with patients and their relatives in the examination of patients creative and recreational needs and outlets.
To be an active participating member of the wider multi-disciplinary team
To be an active member of ward team, participating in team huddles, improvements and co-ordination.
To communicate and present progression of individual patients and/or groups.
To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic, and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may present as a risk to themselves or others.
To assist, support and encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful activities and routines.
To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward.
To communicate the role of an activities co-ordinator and actively promote to ensure uptake and understanding of the service.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To liaise with ward staff in the planning of recreational activities
To work with patients and their relatives in the examination of patients creative and recreational needs and outlets.
To be an active participating member of the wider multi-disciplinary team
To be an active member of ward team, participating in team huddles, improvements and co-ordination.
To communicate and present progression of individual patients and/or groups.
To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic, and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may present as a risk to themselves or others.
To assist, support and encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful activities and routines.
To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward.
To communicate the role of an activities co-ordinator and actively promote to ensure uptake and understanding of the service.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Worked with Elderly patients/clients

Desirable

NHS experience
previous activity coordinator experience

Experience

Essential

Experience with working with clients that have a variety of complex needs.

Desirable

Knowledge of various cognitive impairments including dementia and delirium.

Skills

Essential

To be able to remain calm in high pressure environments To work autonomously

Desirable

Have previous experience working autonomously and have experience in planning a variety of different activities suitable for the client group.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Worked with Elderly patients/clients

Desirable

NHS experience
previous activity coordinator experience

Experience

Essential

Experience with working with clients that have a variety of complex needs.

Desirable

Knowledge of various cognitive impairments including dementia and delirium.

Skills

Essential

To be able to remain calm in high pressure environments To work autonomously

Desirable

Have previous experience working autonomously and have experience in planning a variety of different activities suitable for the client group.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4SX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Princess Royal Hospital

Lewes Road

Haywards Heath

RH16 4SX

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)