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Job Description
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- To coordinate a programme of ward activity and support service users to engage in a range of activity opportunities.
- To undertake supervision of patients as delegated and within sphere of own competence.
- To accompany patients to different on and off site venues appropriate to the activities in their care plan.
- To recognize and report a change in the patients behavior in relation to their mental state. To observe and report on patients abilities and progress with activities.
- Under supervision, to record interventions with patients in the multi-disciplinary notes. To participate in the maintenance of a safe environment by being aware of ones own safety and always negotiating plans with the shift co-coordinator.
- To act as a resource for patients to assist them in continuing their interests and skills when discharged from the ward(s).
- Obtain patient and/or carers views about services provided and involve them in decision making in relation to activity planning.
- Accept regular training in the prevention and management of violence as required within their sphere of practice.
- Undertakes other tasks in consultation with the ward O
- To coordinate a programme of ward activity and support service users to engage in a range of activity opportunities.
- To undertake supervision of patients as delegated and within sphere of own competence.
- To accompany patients to different on and off site venues appropriate to the activities in their care plan.
- To recognize and report a change in the patients behavior in relation to their mental state. To observe and report on patients abilities and progress with activities.
- Under supervision, to record interventions with patients in the multi-disciplinary notes. To participate in the maintenance of a safe environment by being aware of ones own safety and always negotiating plans with the shift co-coordinator.
- To act as a resource for patients to assist them in continuing their interests and skills when discharged from the ward(s).
- Obtain patient and/or carers views about services provided and involve them in decision making in relation to activity planning.
- Accept regular training in the prevention and management of violence as required within their sphere of practice.
- Undertakes other tasks in consultation with the ward O
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties or associated training
- 6 months + experience
- Excellent written communication skills
- Understanding the value of meaningful activity and recovery principles
- Experience of using meaningful activity to support recovery
- Experience or understanding of teaching a practical skill
- Experience of working as part of a team
- NHS experience
- Ability to manage own work load
- ability to recognise own stressors and ask for support as needed
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems and/or learning difficulties or associated training
- 6 months + experience
- Excellent written communication skills
- Understanding the value of meaningful activity and recovery principles
- Experience of using meaningful activity to support recovery
- Experience or understanding of teaching a practical skill
- Experience of working as part of a team
- NHS experience
- Ability to manage own work load
- ability to recognise own stressors and ask for support as needed
Job summary
Activity Worker, Hospital Division
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week (Shifts and some weekend working)
We are looking for highly motivated people to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing positive care for our service users across Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust's Hospital Division, in the role of Band 3 Activity Worker.
Working on our psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU), at Highgate Mental Health Centre, the post-holder will be supervised by the ward OT and will work with the ward team to co-ordinate a programme of meaningful ward activities based on service user choice and interests.
Training and a robust induction will be provided to support the post holder in this sometimes challenging environment with high acuity on the ward. Post holders will be expected to participate in their own skill development and engage in supervision and reflective practice as part of the role. All ward based staff are required to undertake training in the Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA).
It is advised that any applicants make contact with either lead OT or Head OT at point of application to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be ward based, providing a programme of meaningful activity in order to support service user recovery. They will be expected to co-ordinate and run a variety of individual and group activities based on service user choice.
The post holder will liaise closely with nursing and OT staff to maximise opportunities for positive engagement in line with service user care plans.
The working pattern will comprise two shift patterns, including some weekend working.
The post holder will be required to maintain individual service user records and additional information to support audit.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out all duties in a manner that will respect and maintain the dignity of the individual patient at all times.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
455-CANDI-1284
Job locations
Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list, p lease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list, p lease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience or qualification
Essential
Desirable
Communication skills
Essential
Meaningful activity & recovery
Essential
Desirable
Practical skill sharing
Essential
Team work
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience or qualification
Essential
Desirable
Communication skills
Essential
Meaningful activity & recovery
Essential
Desirable
Practical skill sharing
Essential
Team work
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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
455 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
455 North London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Employer's website
https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.