Meaningful Activities Coordinator
Location
Truro, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/4/2026
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Occupation TypeCare workers and home carers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled - Specific Roles Only
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£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
The post holder will be responsible for planning meaningful activities, using practical, communication and creative skills to provide a flexible programme of group and individual activities on and off the ward. The activities provided will vary depending 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 of social and recreational activities on the acute, in-patient wards.
To manage individuals and groups of patients in social and recreational activities on and off the ward. This may include people who have physical disability and health needs, behaviours that challenge and learning disabilities as well as an acute episode 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. It serves a population of around 470,000 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 £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
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.
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 res
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 of social and recreational activities on the acute, in-patient wards.
To manage individuals and groups of patients in social and recreational activities on and off the ward. This may include people who have physical disability and health needs, behaviours that challenge and learning disabilities as well as an acute episode 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. It serves a population of around 470,000 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 £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
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.
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 res
earch and innovation.
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. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha May Job title: Ward Leader Email address: samantha.may15@nhs.net Telephone number: 01872252020
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. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Samantha May Job title: Ward Leader Email address: samantha.may15@nhs.net Telephone number: 01872252020