Looking for a new challenge in mental health?
We are seeking to recruit a full time Activity Coordinator to join one of our Mental Health Wards based at the Warneford Hospital.
Allen Ward is a 18 bedded female acute working age mental health ward, supporting patients who are in an acute crisis of their mental health diagnosis.
The activity co-ordinator post forms part of the multi-disciplinary team, including Nurses, Doctors, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Health Care Assistants, Physiotherapist, Physio Technician, and Dietician.
Each of the wards at the Warneford Hospital have an activity co-ordinator post, providing lots of opportunities to link up with others and receive regular peer supervision.
Ward staff are required undertake PEACE training. This 5-day training course covers the curriculum relating to the prevention and application of Restrictive Practice and Interventions as detailed in the Restraint Reduction Network Training Standards 2019. Therefore, applicants need to have a good range of mobility and fitness to learn the physical restraint techniques taught on the course.
Engage service users in physical and recreational activity appropriate to their individual needs and abilities.
Plan and co-ordinate a programme of activity under the supervision and direction of members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Organise and plan service user events in collaboration with MDT colleagues to promote inclusivity.
Develop and use practical and technical skills with service users, either through your own identification of need or as suggested by members of the multi-disciplinary team
Work with service users to improve their mental health, physical health and wellbeing.
Assist in identifying service user’s strengths and needs in order to plan and implement suitable activities for groups and individual service users
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health First Aiders
Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
