Activity Coordinator

Dale ward are recruiting for the position of a full time Activity Coordinator to work in their busy 16-bed female, adult acute mental health ward. The successful applicant will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, assisting in the development and delivery of therapeutic activities within an adult inpatient service. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across a 7 day period., The post holder will focus on planning and facilitating a varied activity program that aims to suit the needs of the patients and enhance the provision of ward-based meaningful activities. -To work effectively as a member of the team in providing a program of ward based therapeutic activities that are flexible according to the changing needs of patients. -Utilise creative skills to engage patients in therapeutic activities that promote independence and wellbeing. -To give effective verbal and written reports on patients progress and providing information in respect of mental state and risk factors. -To report and escalate any concerns regarding patient risks and safeguarding to the relevant senior professional. -To ensure that patients retain their dignity, choice and individually. -To coordinate activities such as creative arts, cooking groups, physical exercise groups, and patient forum groups on the ward. -To collaborate with the ward psychologist to support in delivering groups such as mindfulness, and wellness activity action plans. -To be able respond appropriately to challenging situations and support in the management of the patients needs, when required.Working for our organisation The Team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services; you will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values. As a trust we are committed to ensuring staff members wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups and staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the car lease schemes and other benefits., To support the clinical team in providing a meaningful and therapeutic day for the patient group by providing diversional activities, support and practical assistance with or without the direct supervision of qualified staff. To establish and maintain a rapport with the patients, carers, relatives and visitors and to contribute to a positive and welcoming atmosphere. The post holder will organise and plan recreational activities for the patients to cover a 7 day programme.

You must be a team player and willing to go the extra mile for our patient care. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: + Compassion + Understanding + Commitment + Enthusiasm + Be highly motivated + Delivering high quality care + Have a positive attitude We are looking for people who can bring commitment, reliability, enthusiasm and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways. In return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where patient care is always at the forefront. As part of the team you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills whilst working for an organisation that values their staff.

• Please Note that Internal at Risk Employees will be given preference for this position, The salary range quoted is as per NHS Agenda for Change pay structures. This is based on the number of years' working directly within the NHS at the advertised pay band. Experience gained with other NHS Trusts will apply, but candidates without prior experience working direct for the NHS would normally be appointed at the lowest point unless they can demonstrate the equivalent experience and then be eligible for incremental increases in future years.
  
  Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country.
Across the whole of the region we provide: + Adult and older adult mental health services + Specialist learning disability services + Mental health services for children and young people + Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, with the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Combining resources, strategies and talented workforce enables us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 4,000 people and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Whatever your role, working in a NHS Foundation Trust, like ours, is a demanding and extremely rewarding experience. Knowing that every day you can help to make a positive difference to someone's life is a very powerful feeling. We know that our Trust runs on this desire to help and support people, and our Trust vision expresses this. Our vision is to improve health and wellbeing for everyone, especially our colleagues to achieve the best possible work/life balance., Successful applicants for clinical posts up to and including Band 4 are expected to hold the national Care Certificate qualification and will be supported to attain this once in post. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation. As a Trust we are passionate about Anti-Racism, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ Equality, and are committed to diversifying our staff team in all areas and at all levels of seniority to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. Therefore, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from people who belong to a minority or marginalised community, including from Black and Asian, Disabled (including hidden disabilities such as Neurodiversity, Mental Health, etc), or Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans or Queer (LGBTQ+) people. Furthermore, Disabled applicants have the option of requesting that their application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). Please indicate your intention to apply under the GIS in the relevant section of your application. Regardless of whether you participate in the scheme or have shared a disability, you will be provided the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments to the interview process at each stage of the recruitment process. Due to the nature of the work some posts may be subject to a Standard Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences.