Therapeutic Activity Coordinator

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The closing date is 19 January 2026

Are you dynamic, creative, caring and looking for an opportunity to positively impact upon patient care and patient experience? If so INRU/ Ward 3, at Trafford General Hospital is looking for a Therapeutic Activity Coordinator to join our team. We are an intermediate Neurological Rehabilitation Unit specialising in neuro rehab for patients group. You will lead on developing a Therapeutic Activity Programme within the ward, working closely with the nursing and therapy teams.

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills, experience of working with vulnerable groups of patients, who will be innovative in creating and engaging a number of activities including the arts, music, reminiscence therapy and physical activities. We will offer you support from an experienced team of senior nurses and Occupational therapists alongside the existing team of Therapeutic Activity Coordinators.

A personal development plan will be put in place to meet your ongoing development needs and we will provide a comprehensive induction programme.

• Supporting patients with physical and nutritional requirements
• Supporting patients with emotional and psychological needs
• Creating opportunities for patients to spend time doing activities such as arts and crafts, therapeutic massage, and other mindfulness and distraction techniques.
• Working closely with different members of the MDT to develop a range of different support mechanisms for patients.
• Supporting patients who have cognitive impairments and liaising with families, including completing 'getting to know me and what matters to me' information.
• Playing an active role in ward data collection.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds.

Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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