Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual who has previous experience of working within an Older People's Healthcare setting to join our therapy team at Lings Bar Hospital  The Activity Co-ordinators post are to build on our successful existing team, so the post holders will have an exciting opportunity to further develop this new service. Some previous experience as an Activity Coordinator may be beneficial. 

You will be part of a dedicated MDT delivering high quality care and rehabilitation to  patients and to support their discharge home. Experience of working in a hospital setting is preferable, however a full induction programme will be provided for the successful applicant. 

Applicants should be creative and engaging with good communication and interpersonal skills.  You should have high levels of empathy and resilience and be happy working within a wider team of mixed professionals in an environment which can be demanding.

Main duties of the job

Under the guidance of the Therapy Team Leader and you will be expected to assist in the design and development of a range of therapeutic activities for patients. 

As part of your role you will be required to use your own resourcefulness, engage, form rapport and motivate people to participate in activities.

Candidates should be respectful, compassionate, creative and have good communication and problem solving skills,   Experience of working with people with cognitive impairments and mental health conditions is desirable but not essential.

Supervision will be provided for the role and you will work closely with the other activity co-ordinator and the wider MDT to gain opportunities for support and training.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment