Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator

The Dementia Specialist Unit Activities Co-ordinator is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering meaningful activities that enhance the wellbeing, independence, and quality of life of patients living with dementia. The post holder will create a stimulating and therapeutic environment that promotes dignity, inclusion, social interaction, and cognitive engagement while supporting the Trust's Eat, Drink, Dress, Move to Improve (EDDMI) approach. Working closely with patients, families, nursing staff, occupational therapists, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team, the post holder will assess individual interests, abilities, and care needs to develop personalised activity programmes that complement clinical care and support holistic patient outcomes. The role combines creativity, compassion, and excellent communication skills to encourage participation, reduce isolation and distress, promote emotional wellbeing, and support patients to remain as active and independent as possible during their hospital stay. The post holder will also contribute to patient safety by observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring activities are delivered safely and appropriately. Activity Planning and Delivery Plan, organise, and deliver a varied programme of meaningful one-to-one and group activities for patients within the Dementia Specialist Unit. Adapt activities to meet individual patient interests, abilities, preferences, and changing needs. Promote cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, social engagement, and independence through therapeutic and recreational activities. Encourage participation and motivate patients to engage in activities that enhance their hospital experience and wellbeing. Patient Care and Wellbeing Assess patients' interests and support needs in collaboration with patients, carers, relatives, and clinical teams. Support patients experiencing anxiety, distress, confusion, or social isolation through personalised engagement and therapeutic interventions. Monitor patient wellbeing during activities and promptly escalate concerns or changes in condition to registered healthcare professionals. Assist with clinical support worker duties and other patient care activities as directed by a registered practitioner. Communication and Team Working Build positive and effective relationships with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team. Work collaboratively with nurses, occupational therapists, doctors, support workers, and the Complex Dementia and Delirium Team to ensure activities support individual care plans. Provide feedback and regular updates regarding patient participation, engagement, and wellbeing. Contribute to handovers and share relevant information to support safe and effective patient care. Observation, Documentation and Safety Observe patients throughout activities and make appropriate judgements regarding suitability and safety. Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with Trust standards and information governance requirements. Recognise and respond appropriately to emergency situations or deterioration in a patient's condition. Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and concerns through appropriate Trust reporting processes. Service Development and Resources Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, surveys, and service developments relating to patient experience and dementia care. Maintain activity resources, equipment, and stock, ensuring materials are used safely and effectively. Support the induction and development of new staff by demonstrating aspects of the role and sharing good practice.