Activity Coordinator - Mental Health PICU Ward

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Band 2 / Permanent / 37.5 hours per week (shift working will include evenings and weekend working)

Base: Psychiatric Intensive care unit, Norbury, St Georges Hospital, Stafford.

We are looking to recruit a band 2 activities co-ordinator who has a passion for enabling engagement through activities. The post involves working with service users within an adult psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) setting.

We are looking for an individual who has knowledge, experience, and motivation for engaging people who require mental health inpatient care. The role will be focussed on providing a broad range of activities on a group and 1:1 basis to enable service users to engage in opportunities which actively support their recovery and transfer into a less restrictive setting. You will contribute to the delivery of an evidenced based service by working with the Multidisciplinary Team, other service providers, service users, carers and families, to provide an effective client centred service.

This post is based on the psychiatric intensive care unit at St Georges Hospital which is an 11 bedded, male inpatient intensive care unit for service users who are compulsorily detained under the mental health act and require care in a secure environment due to being in an acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental illness., You will provide formalised support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. The aim is to engage and provide activities to service users on the ward that promotes recovery as part of the therapeutic day. Activities will focus on delivering social, recreational and leisure opportunities. The post holder will work as part of the ward based team and work collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Activities will take place within the ward environment, but may where appropriate take place in the community or hospital grounds. You will liaise closely with registered staff on service user issues and will receive clinical supervision from the ward based occupational therapist.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.