Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team on ward 18 at Fairfield.



Ward 18 is a 22 bedded mixed sex ward, specialising in General Medicine, Frailty, and Dementia.



We are seeking someone who has social and creative skills, to work alongside the ward and therapy team to engage patients and support them on their recovery journey.



The aim of the role is to provide interventions, using recovery principles, in order to improve the service users journey, contributing positively to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of patients.



Work with members of the multi-disciplinary team and ward volunteers to prepare and implement social, leisure and recreational activities for patients.



Arrange individual activities for patients as appropriate.



Provide 1:1 social contact with patients according to the individual ability of the patient to participate.



Ensure there are a range of activities for patients, e.g. board games electronic games, music therapy, creative crafts and reading/observational materials.



Organise social events on the ward to include patients, relatives, staff and visitors.



Organise and arrange group activities for patients to promote social interaction.



Liaise with other outside agencies to provide support and advice on social activities.



Work with members of the team to ensure patients are up washed, dressed and nutritional needs have been met.



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.



To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the 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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/