Activity Coordinator - Day Treatment


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warwick, CV34 5QW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Sept 2026

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Summary

Communicate effectively via email and telephone as required. To regularly liaise with colleagues to discuss, plan and implement activities appropriate to the clinical area. Attend team meetings and any other identified meetings as required. Report any untoward situations or any issues of concern as appropriate to the Team Manager. To motivate patients to participate in therapeutic activities. To provide feedback to the ward staff on patients participation and other relevant information. To participate in regular supervision. ANALYTICAL AND JUDGMENTAL SKILLS / FREEDOM TO ACT The post holder will be required to work independently The post holder will participate in managerial supervision with their line manager To work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and report directly to their line manager PLANNING AND ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS To assist in developing the activities programme that supports the core and person centred pathways. To assist with the development of new schemes and initiatives. To plan and organise activity sessions. PHYSICAL SKILLS Perform basic life support. Perform breakaway and de-escalation techniques RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS / CLIENTS To act always in such a way as to promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of patients. Maintain an atmosphere conclusive to recovery and maintain a friendly professional relationship with patients, relatives, carers and colleagues alike. Provide a diverse programme of activities in line with core requirements to a group of patients and also on an individual basis. POLICY AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will be encouraged to suggest changes to the department to improve efficiency / productivity RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES To ensure effective use of resources. Maintain all equipment in working order. To handle petty cash as required under the direction of the Team Manager to purchase items and equipment required to undertake activities. To identify resources and equipment and equipment required to undertake activities. RESPONSIBILITY FOR STAFF Participate in the induction of new starters as requested. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION Maintain accurate records of activity sessions undertaken. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT To participate in research and audits as required. PHYSICAL EFFORT The nature of this role will require the post holder to walk around the day hospital to on a daily basis. Carrying or pushing a trolley with items and equipment to undertake activities. To undertake physical activities with patients where appropriate i.e. walking MENTAL EFFORT Carry out environmental risk assessments under the direction of the Team Manager. EMOTIONAL EFFORT Working with patients with challenging behaviours WORKING CONDITIONS The nature of this role may expose the post holder to the risk of verbal and physical aggression. OTHER DUTIES The post holder will be required to use a computer, whether a stand alone or as part of a networked system, and will be responsible for the quality of information. The amount of time spent on this type of work will depend on the job. The post holder will be required to take part in an annual performance appraisal, where this job description will be reviewed, and objectives set.

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