Patient Activity Co-ordinator

2 months ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The is a new post based at Glendinning Unit, in Dorchester.

Glendinning is a 9 bedded, mixed, inpatient mental health rehabilitation unit that support patients with their transition back into the community.

The post holder will facilitate a range of activities that are planned and arranged according to the individual patient need. The post holder will promote the independence of each person and encourage engagement in
meaningful activities.

To provide a high standard of care by assisting with and carrying out a range of duties as directed by the Ward Manager and in line with individual care and treatment plans.

The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values a person’s choice and works alongside them and their families/carers to ensure they are at the centre of care planning.

To enhance the care delivered by the multi-disciplinary team at Glendinning; by selecting, planning, and providing meaningful and therapeutic client centred activities for patients appropriate to their needs and interests both on the unit and in the community with a view to them developing skills and interests that are beneficial to them and can be continued on discharge.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.



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