Meaningful Activities Coordinator

The post holder will be responsible for planning meaningful activities, using practical, communication and creative skills to provide a flexible programme ofgroups and individual activities on and off the ward the activities provided will varydepending on the age, culture, interests, gender and needs of the patient group. This will be informed by Safety Huddles and may include developing additional skills and working relationships with other colleagues, including volunteers, to expand the social and recreational opportunities available in line with evolving service needs., To form professional and respectful relationships with the following groups of people, maintaining clear boundaries whilst promoting patients' autonomy and enabling choice.

To use practical, communication and creative skills to plan and provide a range ofsocial and recreational activities on the acute, in-patient wards.

To manage individuals and groups of patients in social and recreational activities onand off the ward. This may include people who have physical disability and healthneeds, behaviours that challenge and learning disabilities as well as an acuteepisode of confusion and delirium.

To contribute to the assessment of patients by reporting presentations, changes,performance and progress whilst engaged in individual and group activities.

To ensure the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 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 £580 million.

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.

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.

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.