Activities Coordinator

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 2 Activity coordinator for a full-time post (37.5hrs)

The post includes working week ends and Bank Holidays. Regular shift pattern of 0800 to 1600 with time being negotiable and adjustable.

Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.

The role aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can co-ordinate and lead a programme of therapeutic activities for patients appropriate to their rehabilitation needs, provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work independently under pressure. To ensure patient safety is always maintained.

We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development supported by qualified staff.

The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values and meet the criteria for the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the unit at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

• Plan a range of therapeutic activities that are appropriate for the needs of patients in agreement with the multi-disciplinary team.

• Attend the multi-disciplinary team meetings providing feedback on patients and participating in decision making.

• Meet with all patients individually to involve them in the choice of activities

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.