Job summary
Ward Activity Coordinator
Broadmoor Hospital
Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7EG
Band 4 £29,460 to £31,909 Inclusive of all allowances
37 1/2 hours per week
Main duties of the job
Amazing opportunities to join Broadmoor High Secure Hospital, we are seeking inspirational and motivated Individuals to join our team on within the inpatient Services.
The activity coordinators' work under supervision to provide client centred therapeutic activities, individually and in small groups to patients with complex needs who are receiving care within a high secure setting.
Caring for some of the most complex patients with Mental Illness and or Personality Disorders provides opportunities for continual development and growth within a stimulating learning environment. All activity coordinators will receive bespoke training and regular supervision.
About us
Broadmoor Hospital is one of the three high secure establishments in England and Wales, providing services to around 200 male patients with complex mental health needs from the South of England and is part of the Forensic Directorate of West London NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post requires an individual with the skills and abilities to motivate others, engage them in the therapeutic process, problem solve and to work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve the objectives of the patients care plan which focuses on reducing risk and offending behaviours.
have you a flair for activities and desire to work in a challenging new environment, make a real difference and change lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post requires an individual with the skills and abilities to motivate others, engage them in the therapeutic process, problem solve and to work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve the objectives of the patients care plan which focuses on reducing risk and offending behaviours.
have you a flair for activities and desire to work in a challenging new environment, make a real difference and change lives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level).
- NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
Desirable
- Any relevant qualifications
- Relevant Group Work related courses.
- City & Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years in a health care setting or 3 years relevant work experience.
Desirable
- Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training as required
Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills both written and verbal.
- Able to demonstrate interests/hobbies and crafts
- Basic IT skills.
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to impart knowledge to others, supervise and direct work of others.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the need to integrate security requirements with the therapeutic activities in the provision of care and rehabilitation of patients.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own stress
Desirable
- Experience of team building.
- Demonstrate motivation through own personal interest.
- A sound knowledge of current mental health / forensic service delivery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and able to use own initiative.
- Self-confident personality, who calm remain calm under pressure.
- Recognises own abilities and limitations.
- Proven record of good attendance.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the job.
- PMVA - Required to undertake Clinical 1 training for PMVA.
Desirable
- Committed to mental health promotion and social inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level).
- NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
Desirable
- Any relevant qualifications
- Relevant Group Work related courses.
- City & Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years in a health care setting or 3 years relevant work experience.
Desirable
- Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training as required
Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills both written and verbal.
- Able to demonstrate interests/hobbies and crafts
- Basic IT skills.
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to impart knowledge to others, supervise and direct work of others.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the need to integrate security requirements with the therapeutic activities in the provision of care and rehabilitation of patients.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own stress
Desirable
- Experience of team building.
- Demonstrate motivation through own personal interest.
- A sound knowledge of current mental health / forensic service delivery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and able to use own initiative.
- Self-confident personality, who calm remain calm under pressure.
- Recognises own abilities and limitations.
- Proven record of good attendance.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the job.
- PMVA - Required to undertake Clinical 1 training for PMVA.
Desirable
- Committed to mental health promotion and social inclusion
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
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).
