Cygnet Healthcare is 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 including weekends.
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;
* Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
* Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
* Contributing ideas, facilitating events and activities in a safe manner
We’re looking for someone who has…
* Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
* Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
* A creative flair and the ability to work as part of a interdisciplinary team
* An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
* £12.00 increasing to £12.50 Per Hour
* Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
* Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
* Expert clinical supervision & peer support
* Employee referral scheme
* Pension scheme
* “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.
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