Activity Coordinator | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Activity Coordinator who will be responsible for offering a range of therapeutic activities to patients in hospital experiencing an acute mental health condition. The benefits of being engaged in therapeutic activity are widely recognised in the ward environment. The role of the activity coordinator is key in ensuring this is done thoughtfully, creatively and safely within the ward environment. About the team: Supported by the ward Occupational Therapist and the Multi Disciplinary Team including nurses, doctors and physical wellbeing practitioner, Activity coordinators work closely with the 18 inpatients on the ward to run a programme of group and individual activities. You will become a part of the internationally renowned South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust by joining a hard working and compassionate ward team who strive to offer the best care to people at difficult times in their life. We value diversity and want our teams to represent our population in Lewisham. With that in mind we welcome applicants who have lived experience as well as those from a BME background, To facilitate activities for the patients on the ward. Organising therapeutic work, group activities. To work closely with the nursing team and identify any risks involving patient's care whilst facilitating activities., To use technical / creative skills and specialised support work to engage clients in therapeutic interventions that promote and maintain independence, social inclusion and well-being. Under the clinical / professional supervision of an OT, deliver interventions such as:

• Tailored 1:1 support plans
• Groups and technical/ creative activities on the ward e.g. art, music, exercise, baking, movie
groups, relaxation, cooking, gardening etc.
• Escorting patients on leave to the local area as part of an OT intervention plan
To work effectively as a member of the occupational therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team. On-going assessment and adjustment of own clinical interventions based on the changing needs of the service users. Contribute to formal OT assessments, under guidance of an OT and provide feedback on patients occupational functioning. Assist in the implementation, evaluation and modification of OT and team interventions. Under the supervision of an OT, provide a range of interventions, instructing and guiding clients to support them in achieving identified goals. Undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.