Activities Coordinator - Medicine for the Elderly

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual to join the Older People & Stroke Service at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Ward 55.

The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to support the rehabilitation of patients. You will assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ social and leisure activities and organise and participate, alongside the wider team, in therapeutic leisure activities on both a group and one-to-one basis.

You should have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work effectively in a busy environment. You will assist patients with activities of daily living and support the Registered Nurse and, where appropriate, other members of the clinical team in delivering patient care. You will work cooperatively with other disciplines involved in the care and treatment of service users to maximise patient care and maintain positive working relationships. You will also demonstrate an empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives, referring any questions regarding a patient’s condition, suggestions or concerns to a trained nurse.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a full-time, 36 hours per week, working Monday to Friday.
• Working hours can be discussed and agreed to meet ward and patient requirements.
• You will be based at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Older People & Stroke Service, Ward 55.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by assisting with activities of daily living and supporting Registered Nurses and other members of the clinical team. You will plan, implement and evaluate meaningful social, leisure and therapeutic activities to support patient rehabilitation, delivering these on both a group and one-to-one basis.

You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and maintain effective working relationships to maximise patient care. You will provide an empathetic and supportive approach to patients, carers and relatives, ensuring that any clinical questions, suggestions or concerns are appropriately referred to a trained nurse.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An empathetic and caring approach towards patients, carers and relatives.
• Ability to support patients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to organise and participate in meaningful and therapeutic activities.
• Previous hospital experience in an acute setting is desirable but not essential.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Nicole McMillian

Senior Charge Nurse – Band 7

Telephone: 0141 201 2764

Email: Nicole.McMillan3@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
  
  

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.