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Job overview

Interviews will be held on 18 July 2024.

Under the supervision of a member of the ward staff /qualified practitioner the post holder will plan, coordinate and implement a range of individual and group activities designed to meet the social and recreational needs of in-patients.   

The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working independently on the wards and are expected to report any clinical progress, concerns or change to a qualified practitioner. 

They will liaise with the relevant disciplines and departments involved in the care of the patient to ensure that the planned activities reflect the required needs as detailed in the patients care plan. 

The post holder will work flexibly in relation to service need to ensure safety and efficiency of the ward. This will be a seven day per week service and operate from 4pm-10pm, 2pm-10pm every day although flexibility around times could be considered 

Main duties of the job

• To demonstrate a knowledge and awareness of current clinical issues in relation to people currently experiencing mental health problems
• To take the lead in planning a range of therapeutic activities that are appropriate for the needs of patients in agreement with the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be able to establish effective therapeutic engagement and relationships with inpatients and carers 
• To facilitate social and recreational activities/groups for inpatients with a range of problems and complex needs, with the aim of supporting their health, well-being and recovery 
• To ensure a programme of daily activities/groups are on display for inpatients to see and provided in a timely and organised manner to support routine and structure 
• To work on the wards and promote engagement in activities and provide low level stimulus. Eg creative activities, social interactions, discussions 
• To be able to assess patients’ well-being during activities and social interactions and monitor progress 
• To adapt activities to meet the needs of people and provide a calming, de-escalating manner at all times 
• To provide verbal and written feedback to relevant multidisciplinary team members following activities as required 
• To complete robust documentation of each session within the patients’ care record following an activity. 

Please see JD for further details.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
• Free parking across Trust sites

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

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.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s sites.

No agencies to contact Berkshire Healthcare directly please.