Activities Co-ordinator | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB21 5EF |
| Company: | Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6182875/310-ASMH-6182875 |
Summary
We are currently seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Activity Coordinator with a passion in working within Personaility Disorder services to join our Springbank team and Occupational Therapy Department.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a well-recognised specialist mental health service, providing structured activities to those with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder (BPD). We provide an innovative, interdisciplinary, and forward-thinking approach to care to support our service users to achieve their goals and return to their lives in the community.
As the activity coordinator for the ward, you will work with both ward staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide a timetable of therapeutic groups and activities to aid our service user’s recovery.
You will receive support and supervision from our specialist team to allow you to develop your existing talents, learn new skills and continue to progress as a valued member of the team.
The post holder will provide and coordinate meaningful groups and activities both on the ward and in the community, whilst considering individual interests and goals. The post holder will take in to consideration the individual mental health needs of the patient and the patient group. You would alsooffer group-based sessions with a focus on skill development/social inclusion/community integration/recovery.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the ward team in addition to the Occupational Therapy Department (Consisting of a specialist Occupational Therapist (OT) and OT assistant) Also,contributing to service improvement initiatives both on the ward and in the OT department.
You would need the ability to form and build relationships with community-based organizations and third sector organizations.
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. Please note, you must have an interest in working with Personality Disorders before applying for this post.
1. To lead in the planning and organization of therapeutic groups and activities on the ward, with oversight and direction from the specialist Occupational Therapist.
2. Working under the regular direction/instruction of an Occupational Therapist, the activity coordinator will ensure groups therapeutic potential is maximized with skill-development and meaningful activity in mind.
3. The Activity coordinator may contribute to the assessment completed by the Occupational Therapist by providing feedback on engagement and presentations within groups.
4. To monitor and note progress of clients and report back to the qualified Occupational Therapist or relevant professionals/team member.
5. To contribute to evaluation, modifying and monitoring of the therapeutic program under supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist or relevant professional.
6. To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may a present a risk to self / others.
7. To assist /support / encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful occupations and routines.
8. To work in a manner that is reflective and consistent with the CPFT PRIDE values.
9. To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Apr 2024