Activities Facilitator - £3K Incentive

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Activity Facilitator to enhance patient engagement in an inpatient mental health ward. The role involves coordinating social and recreational activities, collaborating closely with occupational therapy and nursing teams. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care. The position also offers substantial training opportunities and an attractive incentive package including £3000 attraction incentive.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development

Opportunities for career advancement

£3000 attraction incentive

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Enthusiasm to develop and embed therapeutic activity.
• Commitment to quality and safety in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate recreational activities for patients.
• Collaborate with nursing and Occupational Therapy teams.
• Support patients in individual activities and implement interventions.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm and passion for therapeutic activity

Strong commitment to high-quality patient care

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Willingness to engage in training

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our inpatient mental health ward to recruit an Activity Facilitator within Rowanwood female acute services at Carleton Clinic Carlisle. The ward aims to provide comprehensive and holistic assessment and treatment for those with mental health problems in a safe and therapeutic environment. You would be supporting patients in identifying and carrying out individualised activity as well as helping provide ward based activity. You would also be expected to take an active role in the implementation of Talk 1st and the Safe Ward interventions. The post holder would work closely with the occupational therapy team and as part of the wider ward team. Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and passion to embed and develop therapeutic activity. You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core Values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills. The post holder's focus will be to work towards creating an activity-based culture on the Inpatient ward environment. They will both provide and co-ordinate a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward. The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from both nursing and Occupational Therapy treatment plans for identified individuals. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from an identified supervisor within the ward team. To plan, implement, evaluate and record a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, evaluate and record a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward, and provide and coordinate a range of ward-based activities to support patient care. Work collaboratively with the nursing and Occupational Therapy teams as part of the wider ward team. Support patients in identifying and carrying out individualised activities and participate in the implementation of Talk 1st and Safe Ward interventions. Undertake designated tasks from nursing and Occupational Therapy treatment plans for identified individuals and reflect Trust values in practice. Attend regular supervision and contribute to a positive, therapeutic ward environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Enthusiasm and passion to embed and develop therapeutic activity. • Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, safe patient care. • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Willingness to engage in training and professional development opportunities.

Benefits and Development

We offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities to build a career. As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You’ll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme. We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff through our Thrive programme, which supports emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social wellbeing.

Incentive

This vacancy includes an Attraction Incentive of £3000. This will be paid on the following basis: £1,500 on appointment to be included in the employee's first salary; £750 on the first anniversary of appointment; £750 on the second anniversary of appointment.

• This will include a repayment clause if staff leave within 3 years (Appendix 1).
• Should this post be filled by a CNTW employee not currently working in inpatient services, the £3K Incentive payment may be applicable. This can be discussed in detail at interview.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future.