The position requires regular weekend and Bank Holiday shifts and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and an ability to adapt to varying duties to enhance service delivery. The Trust values diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors, highlighting a commitment to equal opportunities and reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Oakwood Unit for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic band 2 Activity coordinator for a full-time post (37.5hrs)
The post includes working week ends and Bank Holidays. Regular shift pattern of to 1600 with time being negotiable and adjustable.
Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.
The role aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.
We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can co-ordinate and lead a programme of therapeutic activities for patients appropriate to their rehabilitation needs, provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach, and an ability to work independently under pressure. To ensure patient safety is always maintained.
We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development supported by qualified staff.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate the Trust values and meet the criteria for the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the unit at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
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Plan a range of therapeutic activities that are appropriate for the needs of patients in agreement with the multi-disciplinary team.
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Attend the multi-disciplinary team meetings providing feedback on patients and participating in decision making.
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Meet with all patients individually to involve them in the choice of activities
About us
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
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Effective communication skills both verbally and written
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team
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Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions
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Flexibility in terms of assuming reasonable duties to facilitate the smooth running of the service.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
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