Activity Coordinator

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Runwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job share

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan and lead leisure-based activities for female patients on Fuji ward. The role involves rota-based shifts including weekends and requires collaboration with Occupational Therapists and the ward therapies team.

Based at Brockfield House on the female ward, the post supports patient engagement, activity planning, and supervision of volunteers, with a strong focus on safety and confidentiality in a mental

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems.
• Previous NHS experience in a clinical setting is desirable.
• Experience working within secure settings and managing sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with the Mobius Clinical Information System or similar patient information systems.

Responsibilities

• Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required.
• Attend ward MDT meetings as required and contribute to care planning.
• Lead and organise recreational activities for groups and individuals.
• Prepare activity resources and equipment before patients arrive.
• Record interventions in an agreed format and support volunteers.

Skills

Mental health experience

NHS experience

Secure settings experience

Mobius Clinical Information System

Tools

Mobius Clinical Information System

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Activity Coordinator

The closing date is 04 November 2026

Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this vacancy

post holder will be based at Brockfield House on Fuji ward a female, low/medium secure ward. The post holder will be supporting the ward team delivering leisure-based activities with female patients following recommendations set by the qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistants.

The post holder will be based on the ward for the shifts 1130am-7.30pm and will be expected to work on a rota covering Saturday and Sunday's 9am-5pm.

Full time and part time working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.

To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.

Prepare activity resources and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.

To liaise with ward manager and the therapies team regarding appropriate supplies needed for activities and advise of stock shortages or equipment needed

To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.

To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.

To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliver activities effectively.

To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.

To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.

To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.

To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times.

To record interventions in an agreed format.

To ensure engagement and therapeutic observations are delivered in collaboration with the ward MDT

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

Administration:

To be computer literate

To complete necessary case notes.

To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.

To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Profession Specific Duties:

Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required.

Attend ward MDT Meetings as required

To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.

To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working with people with mental health problems
• Previous NHS Experince
• Previous experience working within secure settings
• Working knowledge of Clinical Information Systems

Knowledge

• Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery
• Sound analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of group planning
• Understanding Health and safety
• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System
• Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust