About this role
Job summary
As an Activity Coordinator within our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide a varied programme of meaningful, recovery-focused activities.
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Main duties of the job Plan and deliver meaningful, therapeutic and recovery-focused activities for adults on the inpatient wards. Facilitate individual and group activities that promotewellbeing, independence and social inclusion. Support service users to engage in activities linked to their interests, needs and recovery goals. Work closely with Occupational Therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).Maintain appropriate clinical records and contribute to a safe, supportive and therapeutic ward environment.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate and inclusive services to the communities we serve.
At Northwick Park Mental Health Centre, our adult inpatient wards provide care and treatment to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Staff work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate, person-centred and recovery-focused care.
Working within our inpatient service provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to service users during their admission. We value creativity, therapeutic engagement and the use of meaningful activity to promote wellbeing, recovery, independence and social inclusion.
We are committed to supporting our staff through regular supervision, continuing professional development and reflective practice, with opportunities to contribute to service development and improvement.
The successful candidate will join a supportive multidisciplinary team where compassion, collaborative working, respect, inclusion and improving service-user outcomes are highly valued.
CNWL is committed to safeguarding children and adults and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Staff are expected to work in accordance with relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will:
Plan and facilitate social, creative, recreational and skills-based activities, individually and in groups. Support service users to engage in meaningful activity, develop daily living skills and work towards their personal recovery goals. Provide inclusive and culturally appropriate activities that promote wellbeing, independence and social inclusion. Build positive therapeutic relationships using compassion, warmth and effective communication. Work collaboratively with the MDT, contributing to care planning, risk management and discharge planning. Support service users to access appropriate community resources and recovery opportunities. Maintain awareness of safeguarding and risk, escalating concerns appropriately. Maintain timely and accurate clinical records in line with Trust requirements. Contribute to the development of a positive, engaging and therapeutic ward environment.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential
5 GCSE's at A* - C
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job Essential
Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities. Experience of working within a team. Experience of working with a multi cultural environment.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a mental health setting. Voluntary experience. Provision of activities in health services. Teaching experience Experience of Facilitating Groups
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues. Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally. IT skills. Ability to work within a team. Able to manage time effectively.
Desirable
Presentation skills. Creative/ leisure skills.
ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential
Committed to working as part of an MDT. Able to work flexibly. Able to utilise supervision effectively. Demonstrates a commitment to personal development. Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post Ability to work independently and is self motivated.
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.
Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northwick Park Mental Health Centre
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)