Activity Coordinator - Nottingham
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for two dynamic, inspiring individuals to come and join our teams on Cedar and Elm Ward at Sherwood Oaks Hospital
Both ward are 18 bedded Mental Health Acute Wards who provide assessment and treatment for Males over the aged of 18 with varied diagnoses of mental health.
As a valued member of our team your role will be to plan the daily activities on the ward with the nursing team and encourage patients to take part individually and also as part of a group. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other AHPs in providing activities on and off the ward.
Your feedback relating to patients participation will need to be communicated verbally to the MDT team and in writing within patients electronic notes.
There are also training opportunities which will help to increase your knowledge and skills and enable you to deliver a high quality service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide social / therapeutic activities for both individuals and groups of patients
To identify patients’ current and past social interests in consultation with patients and carers.
In conjunction with the nursing team and Occupational Therapists, develop individual programmes of care and ensure that these needs are met.
To organise and participate in patient outings and social events from the ward
To develop own group work skills so that appropriate opportunities are provided to patients on and off the ward
To participate in alternative therapies for patients e.g. massage, multi-sensory work, aromatherapy once appropriate training has been received and in line with Trust policy
To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate in the provision of activities and entertainment of patients.
To liaise with families to build individualised care for the patients.
Confidently document and communicate activities and findings.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire.Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network.These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist in the provision of a varied and ongoing programme of therapeutic social activity for patients (on an individual and group basis). To maximise the range of therapeutic activity that can be provided to enhance the quality of life of patients.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa and also does not appear on the shortage occupation list for healthcare and education.In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written / verbal communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observation skills
- Good keyboard skills
- Able to understand the need to manage risk
- Ability to organise group activates and events
- Ability to draw on life experience in order to build therapeutic relationships
- Skilled in any activity that could be used to promote health and well-being
Qualifications
Essential criteria- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
- Experience of facilitating groups / activities
Organisational Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to organise group activities and events
- Previous experience of organizing groups and events
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust’s Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so we advise you to submit your application early to prevent disappointment.
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