Job summary
Two exciting opportunities have arisen at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital for two full-time substantive positions of Ward Activity Co-ordinator.
One successful candidate will be allocated to Paddington Ward, a 19-bedded Assertive Rehabilitation ward and the other to Newmarket Ward, a 12-bedded Admission ward.
For both posts, we are looking for an innovative, inspirational and passionate individual who can effectively engage patients with complex needs in a person-centred way. The post holder must demonstrate the ability to work well within a team as well as display self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.
This post offers an opportunity for individuals looking to develop their existing experience within mental health settings in a role that will provide both personal and professional growth. and professionally
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this post is to engage with service users at various stages along the care pathway to support therapeutic input/engagement and specifically to plan and deliver programmes of activities (individual and group) both within a designated ward setting and jointly work with other services including Sports and Leisure, Recovery College, Therapy Mall etc.
The post-holder will be required to work independently and with autonomy in the delivery of individual and group activities, and will be required to directly support junior staff, learners and volunteers.
The person is also required to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, health care professionals and outside agencies. The post holder will be required to work creatively and flexibly, and will receive support and monthly supervision from a designated registered nurse.
In order to support optimum therapeutic opportunity, the post holder will be required to combine practical expertise, to model appropriate behaviours, and to support service users in developing social and task skills.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level). NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
Desirable
- Any relevant qualifications Relevant Group Work related courses. City & Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a health care setting or relevant work experience environment.
Desirable
- Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities
- Previous Experience as Activity Coordinator
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training as required
Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills both written and verbal
- Creative Vocational Skills
- Able to demonstrate interests/hobbies and crafts
- Basic IT skills
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to impart knowledge to others, supervise and direct work of others.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the need to integrate security requirements with the therapeutic activities in the provision of care and rehabilitation of patients
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own stress
Desirable
- Experience of team building
- Experience of Teaching and Training People in a wide range of activities.
- Demonstrate motivation through own personal interest. A sound knowledge of current mental health / forensic service delivery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and able to use own initiative
- Self-confident personality, who calm remain calm under pressure
- Recognises own abilities and limitations.
- Proven record of good attendance.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the job. PMVA - Required to undertake Clinical 1 training for PMVA.
Desirable
- Committed to mental health promotion and social inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven evidence of an acceptable level of education/qualification (e.g. CSE, GCSE, O Level). NVQ level 3 (or working towards)
Desirable
- Any relevant qualifications Relevant Group Work related courses. City & Guilds 730
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a health care setting or relevant work experience environment.
Desirable
- Experience of work in mental health, challenging behaviour or learning disabilities
- Previous Experience as Activity Coordinator
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an interest in continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training as required
Skills
Essential
- Good communications skills both written and verbal
- Creative Vocational Skills
- Able to demonstrate interests/hobbies and crafts
- Basic IT skills
- Proven team player with a flexible approach.
- Able to develop and maintain professional boundaries.
- Able to form good working relationships in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to impart knowledge to others, supervise and direct work of others.
- Demonstrate the importance of cultural and other differences in working with people in a safe and sensitive manner.
- Demonstrate the need to integrate security requirements with the therapeutic activities in the provision of care and rehabilitation of patients
- Demonstrate an ability to manage own stress
Desirable
- Experience of team building
- Experience of Teaching and Training People in a wide range of activities.
- Demonstrate motivation through own personal interest. A sound knowledge of current mental health / forensic service delivery
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work a shift pattern including evenings and weekends
- Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm and able to use own initiative
- Self-confident personality, who calm remain calm under pressure
- Recognises own abilities and limitations.
- Proven record of good attendance.
- Ability to carry out all aspects of the job. PMVA - Required to undertake Clinical 1 training for PMVA.
Desirable
- Committed to mental health promotion and social inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
