Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Activity Co Ordinator

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Job summary

This role is designed to support the provision of a seven-day service of activities that are based on providing activities and coordinating with AHP (Allied Health Professional) service provision.

It will involve provision of group and individual activities that provide meaningful activity and structure to a patient's day in support of developing ways of coping and enhancing recovery.

This role is aimed at reducing boredom and frustration for patients on the inpatient wards. These emotions are often a precursor to incidents of dysregulation or agitation.

The fulfilment of the role will need to be co-produced through community meetings and patient care plans to ensure the delivery is aimed at the current inpatients needs.

We would welcome applications for people with lived experience within mental health.

Main duties of the job

Provision of activities as designed and requested by patients over seven day a week service provision. Working closely with AHP colleagues to coordinate a timetable of offer.

To help patients identify their own recovery goals and what is meaningful to them.

It is not essential to have a full UK driving licence as we like to encourage patients to access the community via public transport as they will require this skill when they move on.

Parts of your role will require working outside e.g. sport related activities, walks, as well as accessing the community to gather resources.

To adopt a pragmatic and non-judgemental approach.

To provide structured opportunities for people to relax and socialise.

Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

To act in a manner to respect and accommodate the customs, individuality, values, sexuality and spiritual beliefs, supporting the individual to fulfil these.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve now and in the future.

Date posted

29 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

348-AC-7272

Job locations

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone -- if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team -- detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level, or equivalent.
Ability to attend and participate in all statutory training requirements.

Desirable

Mental Health related qualification i.e. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalent
NVQ 2 or 3 Health & Social Care.
Completion of own wellness plan (there is no expectation for this to be shared).

Experience

Essential

Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
Understanding of the value of activities in improving health and wellbeing.

Desirable

Having a lived experience of mental health services either as a patient or a carer.
Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Experience of working in a team.
Lived experience of mental distress and recovery.
Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Patients expect our staff to coproduce the activities they would find beneficial, that are responsive to their need.
They expect staff to be able to accept, support and understand their difficulties who respond in a safe, professional, and compassionate manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE level, or equivalent.
Ability to attend and participate in all statutory training requirements.

Desirable

Mental Health related qualification i.e. Certificate in Community Mental Health or equivalent
NVQ 2 or 3 Health & Social Care.
Completion of own wellness plan (there is no expectation for this to be shared).

Experience

Essential

Experience of being in a supportive and enabling role.
Understanding of the value of activities in improving health and wellbeing.

Desirable

Having a lived experience of mental health services either as a patient or a carer.
Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Experience of working in a team.
Lived experience of mental distress and recovery.
Experience of training, teaching, coaching/mentoring others.

Additional Criteria

Essential

Patients expect our staff to coproduce the activities they would find beneficial, that are responsive to their need.
They expect staff to be able to accept, support and understand their difficulties who respond in a safe, professional, and compassionate manner.

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

Employer's website

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