Activity Coordinator | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Lindhurst CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is looking for two dynamic individuals to join the Elm Ward team at Sherwood Oaks Hospital. The role involves planning and facilitating activities for mental health patients, collaborating with professionals, and developing individualized care programs. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a willingness to participate in therapeutic training. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the mental health field.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and facilitate activities for mental health patients.
• Strong communication skills for working with MDT and families.
• Willingness to engage in training and provide alternative therapies.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities and encourage patient participation.
• Collaborate with AHPs to provide engaging activities.
• Develop individual care programs alongside nursing team.

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for two dynamic, inspiring individuals to join the Elm Ward team at Sherwood Oaks Hospital. Elm ward is an 18-bedded Mental Health Acute Ward providing assessment and treatment for males aged 18 and over with varied diagnoses of mental health.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily activities on the ward with the nursing team and encourage patients to take part individually and as part of a group.
• Work alongside other AHPs to provide activities on and off the ward.
• Communicate feedback relating to patients’ participation verbally to the MDT team and in writing within patients’ electronic notes.
• Engage in training opportunities to increase knowledge and skills and deliver a high-quality service for patients.
• Provide social/therapeutic activities for individuals and groups of patients.
• 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 needs are met.
• Organise and participate in patient outings and social events from the ward.
• Develop own group work skills to provide appropriate opportunities on and off the ward.
• 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.
• Liaise with outside agencies as appropriate to provide activities and entertainment for patients.
• Liaise with families to build individualized care for patients.
• Confidently document and communicate activities and findings.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. DBS application costs are £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced) and are deducted from salary over the first 2 months of employment.
• You are encouraged to enrol in the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 applies.
• 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 is not on the NHS shortage occupation list; the Trust would not sponsor in these circumstances.
• Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship at the GOV.UK site: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Trust and Values

• #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 colleagues delivering care across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire from over 200 sites, including community locations, acute settings, and secure environments.
• The Trust offers employee networks (EDI, Green Champions, Freedom to Speak Up, Health & Wellbeing, Menopause), and is committed to staff wellbeing through in-house occupational health and counselling services.
• The Trust is committed to reducing carbon emissions with an Energy and Environmental team working on environmental compliance and net-zero goals.

Disability and Recruitment

• Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet minimum criteria. Details available on the employer's guidance and GOV.UK resources.