Activities Co-ordinator

at  Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Activity Coordinator to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on Twynham Low Secure Unit; a 12 bedded Low Secure Unit on St Anns Hospital Site in Dorset. The role will involve working closely alongside the Occupational Therapy team, Nursing Staff and Psychologists to support the development and maintenance of structure and routine into inpatients care and treatment. The focus of this role is to support the discharge pathway of each inpatient on Twynham ward through the structured ward activity programme and linking with external agencies to the ward. The successful applicant will join a well-established Multi-Disciplinary Team, which provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients with a mental disorder and associated offending behaviour, whilst being committed to clinical excellence and the provision of high quality evidence based intervention.
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Activity Co-Ordinator who has experience in working with people from a range of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a genuine desire to work in forensic mental health and commit to delivering the highest quality of patient centred care using national quality standards and evidence-based practice.
The successful applicant will be expected to support the inpatient Multi-Disciplinary Team on Twynham Ward in organising, co-ordinating and where needed delivering a wide range of client focused groups.
We require someone who is flexible and approachable. Effective communication skills, time management and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to work well with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will be required to drive to work related appointments and transport patients to support their recovery and rehabilitation. The Trust is committed to developing staff through training and supervision and offers a range of developmental training opportunities for all staff.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support

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