Activity Coordinator inChelmsford inChelmsford PUBLISHED
THU 9 JAN 2025
The coordinator will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team to develop therapeutic intervention pathways and enhance patient engagement from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include preparing for activities, maintaining supply stocks, building rapport with patients, and documenting interventions. They will also ensure patient safety, report concerns to qualified staff, and contribute to professional meetings. Administrative tasks, such as maintaining a tidy work area and completing case notes, are also part of the role.
Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) and Ward Manager, you will be expected to assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. We are looking for someone who can work flexibly; as well as working week days, you will also be required to work early evenings and weekends.
Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and have excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. You will also be instrumental in ensuring the service provide therapeutic benefit to all patients through meaningful activity, positive engagement and trauma informed approaches.
As part of the multi-disciplinary ward team (MDT), you will be developing intervention pathways and expanding our support for people from admission to discharge from the ward.
o To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.o To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.o Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.o Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed.o To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.o To be aware of individual patients' needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and ward MDT.o To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.o To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliver activities effectively.o To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.o To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.o To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.o To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times.o To record interventions in an agreed format.o Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
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Administration:
To be computer literate. To complete necessary case notes. To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff. To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.
Profession Specific Duties:
Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required. Attend ward MDT Meetings as required To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process. To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing. Any other duties as delegated by your Director or Chief Executive commensurate with the responsibilities of this post.
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