# Activity Coordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activity-coordinator/9ac0da70-abf0-4e6a-a5ca-99108d9fe55c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/activity-coordinator/9ac0da70-abf0-4e6a-a5ca-99108d9fe55c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Wickford - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (The post holder will be based on the ward for the shifts 1130am-7.30pm and will be expected to work on a rota covering Saturday and Sunday’s 9am-5pm.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-08T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-24T08:12:59.731Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Runwell/Essex_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Activity_Coordinator/Activity_Coordinator-v8106585 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8106585?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eput.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview *Previous applicants applied need not apply* Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this vacancy post holder will be based at Brockfield House on Fuji ward a female, low/medium secure ward. The post holder will be supporting the ward team delivering leisure-based activities with female patients following recommendations set by the qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistants. The post holder will be based on the ward for the shifts 1130am-7.30pm and will be expected to work on a rota covering Saturday and Sunday’s 9am-5pm. Full time and part time working will be considered. ### Main duties of the job - To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of  recreational activities. - To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own. - Prepare activity resources and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive. - To liaise with ward manager and the therapies team regarding appropriate supplies needed for activities and advise of stock shortages or equipment needed - To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities. - To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable. - 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. - To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities. - To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk. - To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff. - To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times. - To record interventions in an agreed format. - To ensure engagement and therapeutic observations are delivered in collaboration with the ward MDT ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; 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 ## Job Details *Previous applicants applied need not apply* Please note we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this vacancy post holder will be based at Brockfield House on Fuji ward a female, low/medium secure ward. The post holder will be supporting the ward team delivering leisure-based activities with female patients following recommendations set by the qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistants. The post holder will be based on the ward for the shifts 1130am-7.30pm and will be expected to work on a rota covering Saturday and Sunday’s 9am-5pm. Full time and part time working will be considered. ## Job Description To liaise with the ward MDT and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities. To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own. Prepare activity resources and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive. To liaise with ward manager and the therapies team regarding appropriate supplies needed for activities and advise of stock shortages or equipment needed To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities. To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable. 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. To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities. To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk. To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff. To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times. To record interventions in an agreed format. To ensure engagement and therapeutic observations are delivered in collaboration with the ward MDT ## Responsibilities In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; 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 ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people’s day to day life and impact upon recovery - Sound analytical and communication skills - Knowledge of group planning - Understanding Health and safety **Desirable** - Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System - Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role ### Experience **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or previous relevant experience - Understanding activities - Experience of working with people with mental health problems - IT literate/Computer skills **Desirable** - Previous NHS Experince - Previous experience working within secure settings - Working knowledge of Clinical Information Systems ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 152.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2990) - [band 3 ac fuji ward (pdf, 616.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10401254) - [band 3 ac ps fuji ward (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10401255) - [candidate privacy policy (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1853) - [right to work information (pdf, 293.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2355) - [values of the nhs pension (pdf, 151.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2659) - [why join the nhs pension scheme (pdf, 91.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1849) - [employer recognition scheme - gold award (pdf, 27.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2451) ## 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.