Activities Coordinator | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisenacrosswards based in Maidenhead and Sloughfor an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 2 Activity coordinator for a full-time post (37.5hrs)
The post includes workingweekendsand Bank Holidays. Regular shift pattern of 0800 to 1600 with time being negotiable and adjustable.
Henry Tudor and Jubilee wardsare communityinpatienthospitalwithatotal45bedsover the 2 sites. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.
The roleaims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can co-ordinate and lead aprogrammeof therapeutic activities for patients appropriate to their rehabilitation needs, provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work independently under pressure.To ensure patient safety isalwaysmaintained.
We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development supported by qualified staff.
The Trust core values of delivering compassionate excellence are integral to the Service
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values and meet the criteria for the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.- To planand runa range of therapeutic activities that areappropriate forthe needs of patients in agreement with the multi-disciplinary team.
- To ensure patient safety is alwaysmaintained.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
- Effective communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Flexibility in terms of assuming reasonable duties tofacilitatethe smooth running of the serviceacross both sites
- Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions
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If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024