Job summary
Bracken House is a purpose built 18 bedded controlled access rehabilitation unit in the centre of Mansfield.
Bracken House provides high quality care 24 hours a day 7 days a week to people over the age of 18 from Nottingham City and County who are experiencing a range of mental health issues and require a longer stay in hospital order to achieve their goals.
We are seeking a proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused Activity Co-ordinator to join our existing dynamic multidisciplinary team. As a valued member of our team, and in conjunction with the Occupational Therapists, your role will include planning the daily activities on and off the ward. You will use your excellent communication skills to engage patients to partake in individual and group activities. You will communicate engagement and progress with activities to the wider MDT both verbally and through electronic notes.
There are also training opportunities which will help to increase your knowledge and skills and enable you to deliver a high quality service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
To provide social / therapeutic activities for both individuals and groups of patients
To 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 that these needs are met.
To organise and participate in patient outings and social events from the ward.
To develop own group work skills so that appropriate opportunities are provided to patients on and off the ward
To 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
To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate in the provision of activities and entertainment of patients.
To liaise with families to build individualised care for the patients.
Confidently document and communicate activities and findings.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of a varied and ongoing programme of therapeutic social activity for patients (on an individual and group basis). To maximise the range of therapeutic activity that can be provided to enhance the quality of life of patients.
Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the provision of a varied and ongoing programme of therapeutic social activity for patients (on an individual and group basis). To maximise the range of therapeutic activity that can be provided to enhance the quality of life of patients.
Please note this post does not meetskilllevel required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa will usually need to be in a role which is at Band 3 or above,however please note not all Band 3 roles are capable of sponsorship. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining Sponsorship against the relevantskill and paycriteria hereImmigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations - Guidance - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate, Peer Support Training or equivalent or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
Desirable
- Lived experience of distress and recovery
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of therapeutic activities and good "craft" skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/ verbal communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observations skills
- Good keyboard skills
- Able to understand the need to manage risk
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to organise group activities and events
Desirable
- Ability to draw on lived experience and life experience in order to build therapeutic relationships
- Skilled in any activity that could be used to promote health and well being.
- Previous experience organising groups and events
Trust Values
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate, Peer Support Training or equivalent or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
Desirable
- Lived experience of distress and recovery
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of therapeutic activities and good "craft" skills
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good written/ verbal communication skills
- Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observations skills
- Good keyboard skills
- Able to understand the need to manage risk
- Excellent organisational skills
- The ability to organise group activities and events
Desirable
- Ability to draw on lived experience and life experience in order to build therapeutic relationships
- Skilled in any activity that could be used to promote health and well being.
- Previous experience organising groups and events
Trust Values
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
