Meaningful Activities Coordinator - Loughborough

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an interest in improving the experience of an admission to hospital to take on the role of Meaningful Activities Coordinator. The role will require you to develop, plan and deliver therapeutic, social and recreational activities for groups and individuals. The aim of these activities is to make a positive difference to our patients stay on the ward, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life. The post is based at Loughborough Community Hospital on Charnwood Ward which provides sub-acute care, complex rehabilitation and palliative care. The ward is one of thirteen wards which form the Trusts Inpatient Community Health Services Division. We work with patients and their families from their admission to the ward through to discharge. You will be working with an experienced therapy team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Technical Instructors. We are a friendly and caring team working closely with the ward MDT always with the patient at the centre of everything we do whilst also involving families and carers. Free parking is available on site. The local bus transport network has a stop close by. The Trust encourages a healthy work life balance and flexible working opportunities are available.

• To be highly organised and dynamic with a positive attitude.
• To be an excellent role model who knows what good care looks like.
• To have knowledge of suitable activities and pastimes to support our patient demographic.
• Be experienced in planning, resourcing and carrying out activities.
• To have the confidence to facilitate group activities on the ward. Actively demonstrate the Trust values.
• Being a proactive individual who can stimulate patients to engage in the activities offered.
  
  We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied