Activity Coordinator

To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.

To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.

Prepare activity resources and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.

To liaise with ward manager and the therapies team regarding appropriate supplies needed for activities and advise of stock shortages or equipment needed

To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.

To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.

To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliver activities effectively.

To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.

To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.

To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.

To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times.

To record interventions in an agreed format.

To ensure engagement and therapeutic observations are delivered in collaboration with the ward MDT

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

Administration

To be computer literate

To complete necessary case notes.

To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.

To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required.

Attend ward MDT Meetings as required

To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.

To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing

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Work that wraps around your needs

Experience

Desirable: - Previous NHS Experince; - Previous experience working within secure settings; - Working knowledge of Clinical Information Systems

Knowledge

Desirable: - Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System; - Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role