About this role
Job summary
Do you like being the centre of attention? Can you play a musical instrument? Are you partial to crafting and making? Do you like working with and encouraging people? This may be the job for you! We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Meaningful Activity Coordinator to join our team, supporting patients on our wards to remain active, engaged, and emotionally supported during their hospital stay. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference to the experience and outcomes of patients living with dementia, delirium, and frailty.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for planning and delivering a programme of meaningful activities that promote mobility, social interaction, and cognitive stimulation. Working closely with ward teams, you will help create a positive, engaging ward environment that reduces deconditioning and supports patient wellbeing.
You will play a key role in encouraging patients to get out of bed, participate in activities, and maintain independence wherever possible, using creativity, communication, and a proactive approach.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualification to level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject (e.g. health and social care)
Desirable
ECDL or similar IT qualification or experience
Experience Essential
Experience of providing social and recreational activities in group settings and with individuals Experience of record- keeping in health / social care settings
Desirable
Experience of working with people who have cognitive, physical, or learning disability or challenging behaviour Recent experience of working in acute setting
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Personal practical or creative skills e.g. craft, music, art, cookery Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Knowledge of risk factors and management in a hospital setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)