# Activities Co-ordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-co-ordinator/ccd94e41-3b1e-40bd-b4f2-b505eaae63dd - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activities-co-ordinator/ccd94e41-3b1e-40bd-b4f2-b505eaae63dd.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: This post will be 3 days a week and will require evening and weekend work. - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T10:13:05.937Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridgeshire_Peterborough_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Personality_Disorders/Personality_Disorders-v7970739 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7970739?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity has emerged for a motivated and passionate individual to join Springbank Ward as an Activity Co-ordinator. Springbank Ward is an award-winning service which provides inpatient treatment to women with a diagnosis of EUPD/Complex Emotional Needs. We take an innovative and least-restrictive approach as we support service-users to return to the community after frequently spending a lengthy amount of time in other inpatient settings. Our service-users typically complete a 12-month programme involving both DBT and a wider therapeutic activity and group programme. As the only NHS inpatient unit of its kind, our service-users come from across the country. As the activity coordinator for the ward, you will work with both ward staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate a timetable of therapeutic groups and activities to aid our service users' recoveries. We operate a with a flat hierarchy and aim to support all staff to develop and grow within their role. Some of what we can offer you includes: - Regular supervision. - Weekly staff sessions, including reflective practice, teaching and case discussions. - The possibility to complete training around DBT skills. - A multi-skilled and supportive team including Psychiatry, Nursing,  Occupational Therapy and Psychology. ### Main duties of the job Main duties of the job include to: - Provide and coordinate meaningful groups and activities both on the ward and in the community. - Provide 1:1 activities and interventions in line with service-users' needs, interests and goals. - Offer and develop group sessions around skill development, social inclusion, community integration and recovery. - Work collaboratively with the ward team, including members of the multi-disciplinary team. - Contribute to service-improvement initiatives and development of the ward programme. - Maintain relationships and provide support to external activity providers such as volunteers and third-sector organisations. Please note - this role will involve some evening and weekend work. There will also be an expectation of going out with service-users into the community as part of your role.  You must have an interest in working with Personality Disorders before applying for this post. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To lead in the planning and organization of therapeutic groups and activities on the ward, with oversight and direction from the specialist Occupational Therapist. Working under the regular direction/instruction of an Occupational Therapist, the activity coordinator will ensure group’s therapeutic potential is maximized with skill-development and meaningful activity in mind. The Activity coordinator may contribute to the assessment completed by the Occupational Therapist by providing feedback on engagement and presentations within groups. To monitor and note progress of clients and report back to the qualified  Occupational Therapist or relevant professionals/team member. To contribute to evaluation, modifying and monitoring of the therapeutic program under supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist or relevant professional. To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may present as a risk to self/others. To assist /support / encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful occupations and routines. To work in a manner that is reflective and consistent with the CPFT PRIDE values. To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward. To contribute to the activity provision outside of the core Springbank timetable, including working during evenings and weekends. ## Job Details An opportunity has emerged for a motivated and passionate individual to join Springbank Ward as an Activity Co-ordinator. Springbank Ward is an award-winning service which provides inpatient treatment to women with a diagnosis of EUPD/Complex Emotional Needs. We take an innovative and least-restrictive approach as we support service-users to return to the community after frequently spending a lengthy amount of time in other inpatient settings. Our service-users typically complete a 12-month programme involving both DBT and a wider therapeutic activity and group programme. As the only NHS inpatient unit of its kind, our service-users come from across the country. As the activity coordinator for the ward, you will work with both ward staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate a timetable of therapeutic groups and activities to aid our service users' recoveries. We operate a with a flat hierarchy and aim to support all staff to develop and grow within their role. Some of what we can offer you includes: Regular supervision. Weekly staff sessions, including reflective practice, teaching and case discussions. The possibility to complete training around DBT skills. A multi-skilled and supportive team including Psychiatry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Psychology. ## Job Description Main duties of the job include to: Provide and coordinate meaningful groups and activities both on the ward and in the community. Provide 1:1 activities and interventions in line with service-users' needs, interests and goals. Offer and develop group sessions around skill development, social inclusion, community integration and recovery. Work collaboratively with the ward team, including members of the multi-disciplinary team. Contribute to service-improvement initiatives and development of the ward programme. Maintain relationships and provide support to external activity providers such as volunteers and third-sector organisations. Please note - this role will involve some evening and weekend work. There will also be an expectation of going out with service-users into the community as part of your role. You must have an interest in working with Personality Disorders before applying for this post. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To lead in the planning and organization of therapeutic groups and activities on the ward, with oversight and direction from the specialist Occupational Therapist. Working under the regular direction/instruction of an Occupational Therapist, the activity coordinator will ensure group’s therapeutic potential is maximized with skill-development and meaningful activity in mind. The Activity coordinator may contribute to the assessment completed by the Occupational Therapist by providing feedback on engagement and presentations within groups. To monitor and note progress of clients and report back to the qualified Occupational Therapist or relevant professionals/team member. To contribute to evaluation, modifying and monitoring of the therapeutic program under supervision of a senior Occupational Therapist or relevant professional. To develop and maintain effective, therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, including patients who may be considered difficult to engage or may present as a risk to self/others. To assist /support / encourage patients to participate in meaningful and purposeful occupations and routines. To work in a manner that is reflective and consistent with the CPFT PRIDE values. To contribute and plan service improvement initiatives on the ward. To contribute to the activity provision outside of the core Springbank timetable, including working during evenings and weekends. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with people who have complex needs, or significant interest in doing so. - Experience in planning and organising activities and groups in a care setting. **Desirable** - Lived experience of mental health challenges. - Experience in adapting groups and activities for individual needs/skill level. ### Physical/Other **Essential** - Some travel with service users may be required at times. ### Skills/Abilities **Essential** - A positive approach and attitude towards patient care and therapeutic groups. - Clear communication skills both written and verbal. - Confidence in group facilitation. **Desirable** - Presentation skills - Interest areas that could be applied in therapeutic groups and activities ### Education/Qualifications **Essential** - Good level of secondary education to GCSE level (E.g., 5 GCSEs graded A-C or higher) **Desirable** - NVQ level 3 qualification in care, specific technical skill, or equivalent qualifications (E.g., 2 A-Levels A-C or higher) - Related Health or Social Care qualification. ## Documents - [cpft values (pdf, 114.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1743) - [cpft benefits (pdf, 74.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2967) - [activity co jd ps (pdf, 237.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10252704) - [cpft accommodation (pdf, 296.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2805) - [cpft mindful employers (pdf, 51.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1744) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.