Activity Coordinator

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 19 March 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for two dynamic, inspiring individuals to come and join our teams on Cedar and Elm Ward at Sherwood Oaks Hospital

Both ward are 18 bedded Mental Health Acute Wards who provide assessment and treatment for Males over the aged of 18 with varied diagnoses of mental health.

As a valued member of our team your role will be to plan the daily activities on the ward with the nursing team and encourage patients to take part individually and also as part of a group. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside other AHPs in providing activities on and off the ward.

Your feedback relating to patients participation will need to be communicated verbally to the MDT team and in writing within patients 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

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-270-25-MH

Job locations

Sherwood Oaks hospital

Sherwood Avenue

Nottinghamshire

NG18 4GW

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.

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 also does not appear on the shortage occupation list for healthcare and education. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Good written / verbal communication skills
Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
Ability to be flexible
Developed observation skills
Good keyboard skills
Able to understand the need to manage risk
Ability to organise group activates and events

Desirable

Ability to draw on life experience in order to build therapeutic relationships
Skilled in any activity that could be used to promote health and well-being

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of facilitating groups / activities

Organisational Skills

Essential

Ability to organise group activities and events

Desirable

Previous experience of organizing groups and events

Trust Values and Behaviours

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 staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team
Good written / verbal communication skills
Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
Ability to be flexible
Developed observation skills
Good keyboard skills
Able to understand the need to manage risk
Ability to organise group activates and events

Desirable

Ability to draw on life experience in order to build therapeutic relationships
Skilled in any activity that could be used to promote health and well-being

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a Healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of facilitating groups / activities

Organisational Skills

Essential

Ability to organise group activities and events

Desirable

Previous experience of organizing groups and events

Trust Values and Behaviours

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 staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

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.