Plan, implement, and accurately document a range of therapeutic, social, recreational and leisure activities taking place in the Wards within the Acute Hospitals Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and modification of service user interventions in order to measure progress, and ensure effectiveness of activities. Participate in discussions to implement suggestions made by service users for improving activities available. Discuss effectiveness of activities, and request feedback from service users. Exchange factual information with service users, using tact and persuasion to engage them in the activities being undertaken. Co-ordinate a balanced timetable of activities, which will be implemented by self and the wider Nursing Team. Interact with individual service users on identified areas of interest to help facilitate recovery, overcoming barriers to understanding using empathy and reassurance when delivering ward based interventions. Contribute to the ongoing risk assessments carried out by the multi-disciplinary team. Attend and contribute to clinical meetings/ward rounds as appropriate; effectively communicating information orally and in writing Maintain accurate, legible information regarding service users, signing all records or case notes and ensuring a countersignature by a qualified member of the team, whilst adhering to Professional and Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB guidelines for Record Keeping. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with partner agencies. Have a duty of care for any required equipment, ensuring it is fit for purpose to carry out identified activities and highlighting any faults or concerns to a Registered Nurse. Take an active role in strengthening service user participation. Have a clear understanding of Safeguarding issues, and report such issues immediately to a Registered Nurse. Be required to have standard keyboard skills and familiarity with IT packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook (E-Mail). Undertake a range of duties as delegated by a Registered Nurse, including clinical observations as prescribed. Have a basic understanding of BLS and be able to escalate any health concerns to the Registered Nurse. Use de-escalation skills and positive behaviour management if required. Exercise own judgement to identify early signs of service user mood changes, and the potential of a challenging situation, with ability to de-escalate or instigate emergency procedures if needed. Participate in the annual Performance Review (PDR) and Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) process, identifying own learning needs