Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for two dynamic, inspiring individuals to come and join our teams  on  Elm Ward at Sherwood Oaks Hospital

Elm ward is a 18 bedded Mental Health Acute Wards who provide assessment and treatment for Males over the aged of 18 with varied diagnoses of mental health. 

As a valued member of our team your role will be to plan the daily activities on the ward with the nursing  team and encourage patients to take part individually and also as part of a group. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside  other AHPs in providing activities on and off the ward.

Your feedback relating to patients participation will need to be communicated verbally to the MDT team and in writing within  patients electronic notes.

There are also training opportunities which will  help to increase your knowledge and skills and enable you to deliver a high quality service for our patients.

Main duties of the job

To provide social / therapeutic activities for both individuals and groups of patients

To identify patients’ current and past social interests in consultation with patients and carers. 

In conjunction with the nursing team and Occupational Therapists, develop individual programmes of care and ensure that these needs are met.

To organise and participate in patient outings and social events from the ward

To develop own  group work skills so that appropriate opportunities are provided to patients on and off the ward

To participate in alternative therapies for patients e.g. massage, multi-sensory work, aromatherapy once appropriate training has been received and in line with Trust policy

To liaise with outside agencies as appropriate in the provision of                  activities and  entertainment of patients.

To liaise with families to build individualised care for the patients.

Confidently document and communicate activities and findings.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment