Job summary
Cygnet Healthcare is looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week working across a shift pattern. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Main duties of the job
At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us
Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cygnet Healthcareis looking for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury. At Cygnet Hospital Oldbury you will be working 42 hours per week working across a shift pattern.
Cygnet Hospital Oldbury is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for women, in the West Midlands.
The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 15-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Oldbury has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.
Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Oldbury
We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;
1. Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
2. Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
3. Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner
Were looking for someone who has
4. Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
5. Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
6. A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team
7. An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
8. £ increasing to £ Per Hour
9. Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
10. Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
11. Expert clinical supervision & peer support
12. Employee referral scheme
13. Pension scheme
14. Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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