Activities Coordinator - Medicine Elderly

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the Older People & Stroke Service at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Ward 55.

The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to support the rehabilitation of patients. You will assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ social and leisure activities and organise and participate, alongside the wider team, in therapeutic leisure activities on both a group and one-to-one basis.

You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work effectively in a busy environment. You will assist patients with activities of daily living and support the Registered Nurse and, where appropriate, other members of the clinical team in delivering patient care. You will work cooperatively with other disciplines involved in the care and treatment of service users to maximise patient care and maintain positive working relationships.

You will also demonstrate an empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives, referring any questions regarding a patient’s condition, suggestions or concerns to a trained nurse.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

• This is a full-time, 36 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
• Working hours can be discussed and agreed to meet ward and patient requirements.
• You will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Older People & Stroke Service, Ward 55.

You will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and supporting Registered Nurses and other members of the clinical team. You will plan, implement and evaluate meaningful social, leisure and therapeutic activities to support patient rehabilitation, delivering these on both a group and one-to-one basis.

You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and maintain effective working relationships to maximise patient care. You will provide an empathetic and supportive approach to patients, carers and relatives, ensuring that any clinical questions, suggestions or concerns are appropriately referred to a trained nurse.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An empathetic and caring approach towards patients, carers and relatives.
• Ability to support patients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to organise and participate in meaningful and therapeutic activities.
• Previous hospital experience in an acute setting is desirable but not essential.

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car…