About this role
Job summary
Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) and Ward Manager, you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreationalactivities within the service.
Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you will also be required to work early evenings and weekends.
Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. You will also be instrumental in ensuring the service provide therapeutic benefit to all patients through meaningful activity, positive engagement and traumainformed approaches.
As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team (MDT), you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people from admission to discharge from the ward.
Main duties of the job
To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.
To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.
Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.
Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipmentneeded.
To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation inactivities.
To be aware of individual patients' needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and ward MDT.
To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaborationwith the therapeutic timetable.
To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliveractivities effectively.
To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.
To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
To record interventions in an agreed format.
Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for a full detailed description of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education Essential
NVQ level 3 or previous relevant experience
Desirable
Previous experience of working in the NHS Experience of working with people with mental health problems
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Group Planning
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.
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Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Edward House, Broomfield Hospital
The Linden Centre
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)