Overview
Under the guidance of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT), you will assist in the delivery of recreational activities within the service. Activities will be delivered one to one and through group work and may include creative, social and physical activities, the majority of which will be on the ward environment. The role requires flexibility; you may work weekdays, and some early evenings and weekends may be required.
Ideally, you will have experience in mental health and possess excellent problem solving, communication and organisational skills. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary ward team, developing intervention pathways and expanding support for people with chronic, long-term mental health needs.
Responsibilities
* To liaise with Occupational Therapy staff and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.
* To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.
* Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.
* Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; inform the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed.
* Develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.
* Be aware of individual patients’ needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and Nursing staff.
* Liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.
* Look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliver activities effectively.
* Observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
* Have an awareness of situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.
* Report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
* Respect patients’ choices and confidentiality at all times.
* Record interventions in an agreed format.
* Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
Staff Bank, Benefits and Flexible Working
* EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
* The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees, with options available; you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role.
* If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Staff Bank Information
* Join our Staff bank
* What is Staff Bank?
* Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. We maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure safe and effective care at all times.
* All permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank; this does not mean you have to work additional shifts, but the option is there if you wish.
* If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
What is the role about
* To liaise with Occupational Therapy staff and the therapies team in the planning of recreational activities.
* To lead on recreational activities, working with groups of patients and patients on their own.
* Prepare craft and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.
* Maintain stocks of appropriate supplies for use in the activities provided; informing the ward manager of any shortages of stock or equipment needed.
* To develop rapport with patients to encourage their interests and skills, and actively involve them in deciding and planning their participation in activities.
* To be aware of individual patients’ needs through communication with Occupational Therapy and Nursing staff.
* To liaise with the wider multi-disciplinary team, including nursing, psychiatry, physiotherapy and dietetics in order to encourage collaboration with the therapeutic timetable.
* To look for opportunities to add volunteers to the group programme and provide guidance and support for volunteers to enable them to deliver activities effectively.
* To observe general behaviour, ability and response of patients to activities.
* To have an awareness of the situations that may make patients vulnerable or at risk.
* To report any concerns immediately to qualified staff.
* To respect patients choices and confidentiality at all times.
* To record interventions in an agreed format.
* Any other tasks delegated by qualified staff as appropriate to grade and experience.
This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025
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