Activities Coordinator

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Full-time available. Monday - Friday – hours to suit Wards/patient requirements
Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.
We are seeking individuals to join the team in Older People & Stroke Service, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF

The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to aid the rehabilitation of patients. You will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patients' social & leisure activities. You will organise and participate, alongside your team, in therapeutic leisure activities on a group and one to one basis.

You should have excellent communication and organizational skills and who can excel in a busy working environment.

You will assist patients with activities of daily living and assist the Registered Nurse and where appropriate other members of the Clinical Team to deliver patient care.

You Will

• co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating our service users to maximise patient care and maintain good relationships
• Have an empathic approach to clients' carers and relatives and refer them to a trained nurse for any questions they may have on the clients' condition or for any suggestions or concerns that they wish to raise.
• You will preferably have had previous hospital experience in an acute setting, but not essential.

Informal contact: Jennifer Scott, Senior Charge Nurse, On or email
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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