Structured Day Co-ordinator

Participate as a member of the nursing team in delivery, monitoring and evaluating individual evidence-based care/treatment plans, health promotion initiatives, risk issues and collaborate with other disciplines as required. Maintaining patient/client confidentiality.

To provide patient with 25 hours of meaningful activity planner weekly.

Ward representative and link at organisational improvement forums.

Assist in maintaining general and specific patient observations under the supervision of registered nursing staff..

Support registered nursing staff recording all relevant information countersigned by registered nurse.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patients property and valuables, respecting cultural values.

Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.

Always promote a responsible caring attitude, treating all patients with dignity and respect including awareness and understanding of issues surrounding equality and diversity.

To co-facilitate therapeutic and ward-based groups and diversional activities as directed by senior nurse / nurse in charge / lead facilitators.

Clearly document patient activities.

To provide patients with weekly individual patient activities timetables

To provide information to be fed back at ward round, by Qualified nurse to evidence offer and uptake of 25 hours meaningful activities per week.

Participate in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedure.

To carry out procedural and physical security checks as per local procedure and to report relevant findings to nurse in charge.

Be involved in the induction support and supervision of healthcare workers.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Values and behaviours

Physical Requirements

Essential: - Good health and attendance records, physically fit and able to undertake training in physical interventions

Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional

Essential: - NVQ level 3 in care or able to demonstrate possession of equivalent experience / training.

Desirable: - Good general education e.g., GCSE English and Math's.

Training

Essential: - Evidence of training and experience of delivery of therapeutic and/or diversional interventions

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working a healthcare setting; - Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour

Desirable: - Previous experience of working in a Forensic environment.

Skills

Desirable: - Positive attitude and evidence of ability to encourage interests in patients.

Contractual Requirements

Essential: - Shift working; - 24-hours rotational systems.; - Ability to work to meet the needs of the service

Desirable: - Experience of shift working patterns.