Job summary We're recruiting for an Activity Coordinator to join our team at Marlborough House, a male medium secure 28 bedded unit situated on the Milton Keynes General Hospital site in Milton Keynes. You'll work collaboratively in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for the services users on the inpatient forensic wards as appropriate to service user need and within the established service guidelines. You'll be supported by the nursing team whilst working collaboratively with the Occupational Therapy team. This is a varied role where you'll organise and facilitate group and individual activities tailored to service users' needs, helping to build confidence, develop skills, and encourage social interaction. You'll also collaborate with the wider multi-disciplinary team to ensure activities are inclusive, meaningful, and support each patient's recovery journey. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, the ability to adapt activities to suit different needs. We have established very effective ways of working with the patients to help them identify and reach their goals whilst keeping them safe and supporting them onwards to a new life in the community. If you have experience in activity coordination, a creative mindset, and a commitment to supporting individuals in their recovery, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job Engage service users in physical and recreational activity appropriate to their individual needs and abilities Plan and co-ordinate an innovative and adaptive programme of activity under the supervision and direction of members of the multi disciplinary team Organise and plan service user events in collaboration with MDT colleagues to promote inclusivity. Develop and use practical and technical skills with service users, either through your own identification of need or as suggested by members of the multi-disciplinary team Work with service users to improve their mental health, physical health and wellbeing. Assist in identifying service user's strengths and needs in order to plan and implement suitable activities for groups and individual service users. Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties About us Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team" Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent" At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Individual and Trust wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount Pension scheme Lease car scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year plus an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum | pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 267-FS7040715 Job locations Marlborough House Milton Keynes Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Job description Job responsibilities This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary Shift working is required for this role. You'll be working a mix of 8-4pm, 9-5pm, 10-6pm and weekends (3 on 1 off) and some bank holidays. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Job description Job responsibilities This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary Shift working is required for this role. You'll be working a mix of 8-4pm, 9-5pm, 10-6pm and weekends (3 on 1 off) and some bank holidays. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. Person Specification Knowledge/requirements Essential Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities Flexibility & adaptability Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff, sensitivity Good literacy and numeracy skills Computer literacy Good communication skills - verbal & written Ability to work in a team Desirable Prior skill & experience in a relevant area of work e.g. creative arts, crafts, physical fitness Working with people with mental health needs Ability to risk assess both individuals and tasks. Experience of running groups/sessions Experience/Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Experience of customer service. Care certificate or willingness to work towards one. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Computer literacy Desirable Experience of working with people in forensic services or criminal justice system. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Positive attitude to people with mental health issues Ability to work flexibly and to be adaptive as required by the service. Ability to participate in PEACE training. Desirable Demonstrate an interest in patient and staff well being Car driver Person Specification Knowledge/requirements Essential Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities Flexibility & adaptability Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff, sensitivity Good literacy and numeracy skills Computer literacy Good communication skills - verbal & written Ability to work in a team Desirable Prior skill & experience in a relevant area of work e.g. creative arts, crafts, physical fitness Working with people with mental health needs Ability to risk assess both individuals and tasks. Experience of running groups/sessions Experience/Qualifications - Academic/Skills/Professional Essential Experience of customer service. Care certificate or willingness to work towards one. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Computer literacy Desirable Experience of working with people in forensic services or criminal justice system. Further Training or Job Related Aptitude and Skills Essential Positive attitude to people with mental health issues Ability to work flexibly and to be adaptive as required by the service. Ability to participate in PEACE training. Desirable Demonstrate an interest in patient and staff well being Car driver 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. Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust Address Marlborough House Milton Keynes Hospital Campus, Standing Way, Eaglestone Milton Keynes MK6 5NG Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)