Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time activity facilitator to join Hadrian 1, female adult acute inpatient unit based at the Carleton Clinic, Carlisle.
This post would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in facilitating the delivery of therapeutic activity within an inpatient environment supporting patients on their recovery journey.The successful candidate would be supporting patients in identifying and carrying out individualised activity as well as helping provide ward based activity to enable routine and structure. You would also be expected to take an active role in the implementation of Talk 1st and the Safe Ward interventions.
You will receive regular supervision and have the opportunity to attend our monthly activity facilitator peer development group to develop your skills further.
Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and passion to embed and develop therapeutic activity. You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You'll be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's focus will be to work towards creating an activity-based culture on the inpatient ward environment. They will both provide and co-ordinate a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within and off the ward.
The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from both nursing andOccupational Therapy treatment plans for identified individuals. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from an identified supervisor within the ward team.
To plan, implement, evaluate and record a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward.
In conjunction with qualified nursing and Occupational Therapy staff, co-ordinate a timetable of activities on each area to be implemented by self and support worker staff.
To work with individual service users on delegated areas of their treatment plans to help facilitate recovery.
To contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and modification of service users' interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.
To develop and demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapyprocess, particularly activity analysis and graded interventions.
To contribute to the overall ongoing risk assessment carried out by the MDT.
To ensure an appropriate environment and equipment is available to carry out identified activities.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th February2024
Closing date : 11th March 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK. CNTW NHS Foundation Trust will not provide sponsorship for this role.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 26th February2024
Closing date : 11th March 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting
- Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate
- Involvement in group based interventions
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to time manage efficiently
- Ability to engage in therapeutic relationships with people
- Understand the competency boundaries of the Activity Facilitator role
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health or care setting
- Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Work well in pressured environments
- Can self-motivate and remain positive
- Practical knowledge of a range of leisure, educational, vocational, and technical activities, and ability share these with others
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting
- Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate
- Involvement in group based interventions
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to time manage efficiently
- Ability to engage in therapeutic relationships with people
- Understand the competency boundaries of the Activity Facilitator role
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a mental health or care setting
- Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Work well in pressured environments
- Can self-motivate and remain positive
- Practical knowledge of a range of leisure, educational, vocational, and technical activities, and ability share these with others
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).
