Activity Co-ordinator

NHS Jobs; Surbiton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust is seeking an occupational therapist to work as part of a team delivering therapeutic activities across wards, departments or community settings.

The post involves planning culturally sensitive activity programmes, engaging clients, and evaluating outcomes with supervision; a range of group and individual sessions, plus liaison with smoking cessation workers, benefits advisors and complementary therapies.

Responsibilities

• To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities.
• To undertake skilled technical/creative and specialised support work, engage clients in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being.
• To work with members of the team to plan a culturally sensitive programme of activities to encourage engagement, promote enjoyment and alleviate boredom.
• To engage clients in the design and evaluation of the activity programme.
• To facilitate groups on the ward as identified in the activity programme of social and creative activities to an identified client group.
• To work with the ward manager to identify other contributors to the activities programme e.g. smoking cessation workers, benefits advisors, complimentary therapies.
• To implement and evaluate OT and team interventions as required, providing a range of activities that support the client to achieve agreed goals.

Job description

To work effectively as a member of a team in providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities. To undertake skilled technical/creative and specialised support work, engage clients in therapeutic activities to promote independence and well-being. To work with members of the team to plan a culturally sensitive programme of activities to encourage engagement, promote enjoyment and alleviate boredom. To engage clients in the design and evaluation of the activity programme. To facilitate groups on the ward as identified in the activity programme of social and creative activities to an identified client group. To work with the ward manager to identify other contributors to the activities programme e.g. smoking cessation workers, benefits advisors, complimentary therapies. To implement and evaluate OT and team interventions as required, providing a range of activities that support the client to achieve agreed goals. According to service needs, to be responsible for designated case load under supervision. To work single handedly, facilitating group or individual work, planned with a registered OT. To form professional relationships with clients communicating with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy and culture. To instruct and guide individuals/groups of clients in the use of therapeutic activities. To report effectively to the team on clients performance/progress in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure. To provide relevant information, written and oral, for documents relating to clients progress. To correspond with external agencies on clinical matters, under direction of registered staff. To develop a wide knowledge base of local leisure and social opportunities and support clients to participate. To monitor clients progress, taking account of their environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly, promoting a recovery approach to interventions. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.

£33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust

£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust

£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust