Job summary Fantastic opportunity to work at an 'Outstanding' mental health and disability NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our inpatient mental health ward to recruit an Activity Facilitator within acute and older people services at St. George's Park, Morpeth, Northumberland. The ward aims to provide comprehensive and holistic assessment and treatment for those with mental health problems in a safe and therapeutic environment. This post is an excellent opportunity for staff who are interested in facilitating the delivery of therapeutic activity within an inpatient environment alongside a strong Multi-Disciplinary Team. You would be supporting patients in identifying and carrying out individualised activity as well as helping provide ward based activity. You would also be expected to take an active role in the implementation of Talk 1st and the Safe Ward interventions. The post holder would work closely with the occupational therapy team and as part of the wider ward team. Applications are invited from candidates who possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm and passion to embed and develop therapeutic activity. You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core Values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills. Main duties of the job The post holder's focus will be to work towards creating an activity-based culture on the Inpatient ward environment. They will both provide and co-ordinate a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward. The post holder will also undertake designated tasks from both nursing andOccupational Therapy treatment plans for identified individuals. The Post holder will receive regular supervision from an identified supervisor within the ward team. To plan, implement, evaluate and record a range of social, recreational and leisure activities within the ward. In conjunction with qualified nursing and Occupational Therapy staff, co-ordinate a timetable of activities on each area to be implemented by self and support worker staff. To work with individual service users on delegated areas of their treatment plans to help facilitate recovery. To contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and modification of service users' interventions in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness. To develop and demonstrate an understanding of the Occupational Therapy process, particularly activity analysis and graded interventions. To contribute to the overall ongoing risk assessment carried out by the MDT. To ensure an appropriate environment and equipment is available to carry out identified activities. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme. We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-ICG25-023-HN Job locations St Georges Park Hospital Morpeth NE61 2NU Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th March 2025 Closing date : 11th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 4th March 2025 Closing date : 11th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge Skills and Competencies Essential Planning and organisational skills, excellent communication skills Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience that can demonstrate skills acquired in a care setting Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Formal qualifications eg. NVQ Level III or willing to work towards, or equivalent level of knowledge Skills and Competencies Essential Planning and organisational skills, excellent communication skills Recent or current experience of working in a mental health setting Experience that can demonstrate leadership skills and ability to self-motivate Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience that can demonstrate skills acquired in a care setting Knowledge of a range of leisure/creative technical activities Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address St Georges Park Hospital Morpeth NE61 2NU Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)