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Activity CoordinatorinSouthamptoninSouthamptonPUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year Based on full time hours  PERMANENT 
MENTAL HEALTHNHS

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustFollow Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' mental health and well-being by providing structured activities that aid in recovery.
Collaboration with Allied Health Professionals (AHP) enhances the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
Flexibility in working hours with a seven-day service model, allowing for diverse scheduling options and potential work-life balance.
Engagement with patients to co-produce activities, ensuring that services are tailored to individual needs and preferences, which can enhance job satisfaction.
Involvement in an exciting time of transformation within mental health services, contributing to positive change and innovation in care delivery.
Possibility of working outdoors and in the community, encouraging physical activity and social interaction that combats patient boredom and frustration.
Inclusivity of applicants with lived experience in mental health, promoting a diverse workforce and fostering understanding within patient interactions.
The Activity Coordinator role at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton is integral to the patient pathways team within the Acute & Crisis Division, focusing on delivering high-quality mental health care. This position involves providing structured group and individual activities tailored to inpatient needs, enhancing recovery and coping strategies, and helping reduce feelings of boredom and frustration. The coordinator will collaborate with Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to create a weekly activity timetable, supporting patients in setting their recovery goals and promoting community engagement.

Candidates for this role should adopt a non-judgmental and pragmatic approach while respecting and accommodating individual patient values and beliefs. Responsibilities include leading recreational activities, ensuring the safety and proper use of materials, and working both indoors and outdoors. Moreover, the Trust values diversity and invites applications from individuals with lived experience in mental health, emphasizing accessibility and flexibility in recruitment processes.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' mental health and well-being by providing structured activities that aid in recovery.
Collaboration with Allied Health Professionals (AHP) enhances the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, promoting teamwork and communication skills.
Flexibility in working hours with a seven-day service model, allowing for diverse scheduling options and potential work-life balance.
Engagement with patients to co-produce activities, ensuring that services are tailored to individual needs and preferences, which can enhance job satisfaction.
Involvement in an exciting time of transformation within mental health services, contributing to positive change and innovation in care delivery.
Possibility of working outdoors and in the community, encouraging physical activity and social interaction that combats patient boredom and frustration.
Inclusivity of applicants with lived experience in mental health, promoting a diverse workforce and fostering understanding within patient interactions.

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