Activities Nurse/Coordinator - Mental Health - Clywedog Ward

Train Work Live; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is recruiting a Band 3 Activities Coordinator to join Clywedog Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This permanent full-time post (37.5 hours per week) will work mainly weekdays, planning and facilitating a range of individualised, group and one-to-one activities for acute inpatients.

You will support ward nursing staff to promote participation, social interaction and self-esteem, with Welsh language ability desirable and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience
• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and facilitate a comprehensive range of individualised, group and one to one activities for inpatients in the acute care setting.
• Promote patient participation and activities that enhance self-esteem and social interaction.
• Support Ward Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and Ward nursing team to maintain high standards of care.

Job description

Activities Nurse/Coordinator - Mental Health - Clywedog Ward

Band 3

Main area Additional Clinical Services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-ACS753-0926-A

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Clywedog Ward, Heddfan Unit, Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Activities Coordinator to work on Clywedog Ward.

The new Activities Coordinator post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to plan, organise and facilitate a comprehensive range of individualised, group and one to one activities for the inpatients in the acute care setting.

Main duties of the job

They will promote and encourage appropriate, individualised level of patient participation and facilitate patient activities that promote social interaction, enhance self-esteem and help to maintain or enhance functional ability.

Applicants for this vacancy need to have evidence of patient participation and the ability to care with warmth and understanding. The Band 3 Activities Coordinator is permanent and the post will be predominantly working Monday to Friday but a flexible approach will be required. The role will be supporting the ward nursing staff to ensure that the patients receive the best possible outcome and experience during their hospital stay.

The successful post holder will be required to support the Ward Senior Sister / Charge Nurse & Ward nursing team through ensuring high standards of care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please.

Qualifications

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience
• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

Experience

• Meets all esential criteria or equivalent experience
• Meets all desirable criteria or equivalent experience

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.