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Job summary

Main area
Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Inpatient Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (7-day shift pattern, no nights)
Job ref
267-OC6378948
Employer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Meadow Unit, CAMHS PICU, Warneford Hospital
Town
Oxford
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum/pro-rata (+£1475 CMH allowance)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Activity Coordinator - CAMHS PICU

Band 3

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.


 

Job overview

Meadow Unit, our new CAMHS PICU ( Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Children and Adolescents) at the Warneford Hospital Site are looking to recruit Activity Coordinators to join our team.

This is a brand new opportunity to be involved in the development of the new CAMHS PICU service here in Oxford.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and engaging to work alongside our patients in this role.

Please note that this role attracts an additional allowance of £1475 per annum/pro-rata on top of the salary offered. 

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working a 7-day shift pattern supporting the nursing team, occupational therapy team and wider MDT, however there will be no night shifts required.

You will work collaboratively in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for the young people on the Meadow Unit, as appropriate to service user need and within the established service guidelines.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East 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
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are a friendly, supportive, and proactive team where you will receive regular supervision as well as plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. We are also able to consider flexible working arrangements; get in touch to discuss these further.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact us on the details below - we'd love to hear from you!

Please also review the job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities
  • Working with people with mental health needs
  • Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff
Desirable criteria
  • CAMHS experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • To be able to effectively communicate with patients and their family members
  • Professional approach
  • Able to work effectively within a team environment
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate an interest in patient and staff well being

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Customer focused approach
  • Good time management
  • Values approach in line with trust vision and values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthNHS 75th BirthdayDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tom Lankester
Job title
CAMHS PICU Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01865 901400
Additional information

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