Activities Facilitator

4 days ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time activity facilitator to join Elm House, mixed rehabilitation unit in Bensham, Gateshead

This post would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in facilitating the delivery of therapeutic activity within an inpatient rehabilitation environment supporting patients on their recovery successful candidate would be supporting patients in identifying and carrying out individualised activity as well as helping provide ward based activity to enable routine and structure. You would also be expected to take an active role in the implementation of Talk 1st and the Safe Ward interventions.

You will receive regular supervision and have the opportunity to attend our monthly activity facilitator peer development group to develop your skills further.Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and passion to embed and develop therapeutic activity. You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You'll be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder's focus will be to work towards creating an activity-based culture on the inpatient ward environment. They will both provide and co-ordinate a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within and off the ward.

The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from both nursing andOccupational Therapy treatment plans for identified individuals. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from an identified supervisor within the ward team.

To plan, implement, evaluate and record a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward.

In conjunction with qualified nursing and Occupational Therapy staff, co-ordinate a timetable of activities on each area to be implemented by self and support worker staff.

To work with individual service users on delegated areas of their treatment plans to help facilitate recovery.

To contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and modification of service users' interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.

To develop and demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, particularly activity analysis and graded interventions.

To contribute to the overall ongoing risk assessment carried out by the MDT.

To ensure an appropriate environment and equipment is available to carry out identified activities.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 2nd July 2024

Closing date : 9th July 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge and training Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge

Skills

Essential

Planning and organisational skills, excellent communication skills Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting Involvement in group based interventions Ability to engage in therapeutic relationships with people Excellent communication skills

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a mental health or care setting Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities

Personal Characteristics

Essential

Work well in pressured environments Can self-motivate and remain positive Practical knowledge of a range of leisure, educational, vocational, and technical activities, and ability share these with others
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