Activity Coordinator- Fletcher

Job overview

Opportunity to join an innovative and forward thinking team!- Join our Team as a Activities Co-ordinator

Fletcher Ward is a 17 bed Acute  Mental Health Unit, treating functional mental health conditions in a supportive and therapeutic environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that is forward thinking and innovative.

If you are looking to work somewhere that is unconditionally respectful to service users and their families, that value their staff as individuals and continuously strives to be the best unit it can be then we could be the team for you.

We are looking for a full time  Activity Coordinator to join our team. The post holder will provide meaningful activities for the patients who are admitted to the ward and will require the successful candidate to work flexibly, including weekends and evenings.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.  We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is able to work under their own initiative, to motivate and encourage patients within a positive and active environment. The role will require good motivational and physical activity skills and the ability to use own initiative to provide activities. You will be working closely with the Occupational therapy and Nursing team to provide meaningful activities for patients.

Qualifications and proven experience in vocational activities, arts or complementary therapies, horticulture etc. would be welcome. Candidates should have an interest in group work with an understanding of the value of structure and activity in improving mental health.

Individuals who are self-motivated and can work independently are encouraged to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.