Activity Coordinator

Running group and 1:1 therapeutic activities to support recovery and enjoyment for Mum individually and Mum and baby together

to work on a 1:1 basis offering therapeutic activities for Mum and baby

Plan and run therapeutic group activities

Please see Job Description and person specification for further details on job role

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working within inpatient acute mental health settings; - Experience or running therapeutic activities

Desirable: - Experience working on an acute Mother and Baby unit; - Experience of working with parents and children; - Experience working within the NHS

Knowledge

Essential: - Understanding of Mental health and the impact

Desirable: - Good awareness of Perinatal Mental health