Oxford Health NHS Trust

Activity Coordinator - CAMHS PICU

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Job summary

Meadow Unit, the brand new CAMHS PICU (our Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children and Adolescents) at the Warneford Hospital Site is opening in mid-2023 and we are looking to recruit Activity Coordinators to join our team.

This is a brand new opportunity to be involved in the development of the new CAMHS PICU service here in Oxford.

Please note that this role attracts an additional allowance of £1475 per annum/pro-rata on top of the salary offered.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working a 7-day shift pattern supporting the nursing team, occupational therapy team and wider MDT, however there will be no night shifts required.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and engaging to work alongside our patients in this role.

You will work collaboratively in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for the young people on the Meadow Unit, as appropriate to service user need and within the established service guidelines.

About us

We are a friendly, supportive, and proactive team where you will receive regular supervision as well as plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. We are also able to consider flexible working arrangements; get in touch to discuss these further.

Other benefits of working for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust include:

Excellent opportunities for career progression
27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with an increase to 33 days with continuous service
NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
Staff accommodation
Competitive pension scheme
Lease car scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

267-OC4259556

Job locations

Meadow Unit, PICU, Warenford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact us on the details below - we'd love to hear from you!

Please also review the job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact us on the details below - we'd love to hear from you!

Please also review the job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities
Working with people with mental health needs
Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff

Desirable

CAMHS experience

Skills

Essential

To be able to effectively communicate with patients and their family members
Professional approach
Able to work effectively within a team environment

Desirable

Demonstrate an interest in patient and staff well being

Personal Qualities

Essential

Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Customer focused approach
Good time management
Values approach in line with trust vision and values

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities
Working with people with mental health needs
Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff

Desirable

CAMHS experience

Skills

Essential

To be able to effectively communicate with patients and their family members
Professional approach
Able to work effectively within a team environment

Desirable

Demonstrate an interest in patient and staff well being

Personal Qualities

Essential

Understanding of the need for confidentiality
Customer focused approach
Good time management
Values approach in line with trust vision and values

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Meadow Unit, PICU, Warenford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Meadow Unit, PICU, Warenford Hospital

Warneford Lane

Oxford

OX3 7JX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)