Activity Coordinator

Cygnet Healthcare are looking for Activity Coordinator to join our team at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton.

At Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton you will be working 42 hours per week (08:00 till 20:00) working across a shift pattern including weekends.

Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our new state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands.

The service features two wards: a 12-bed PICU ward and a 17-bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment.

We're focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Your Day-to-Day at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton ...

We are seeking an academically strong candidate to support and enhance the care of patients at the service by assisting the Occupational Therapist with;

• Encouraging patients to access and become involved in a variety of activities as well as maintaining any pre-existing hobbies.
• Planning and implementing therapy programmes whilst ensuring appropriate materials are obtained
• Contributing ideas, and facilitating events and activities in a safe manner

• Experience and/or a passion for working in healthcare
• Some knowledge of Occupational Therapy
• A creative flair and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• An awareness of recovery approaches and social inclusion (desirable)

• £12.00 to £12.50 Per Hour
• Strong career progression opportunities into management roles
• Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
• Expert clinical supervision & peer support
• Pension scheme
• "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving.