Activity Coordinator | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be based at Brockfield House on Fuji ward a female, low/medium secure ward. The post holder will be supporting the ward team delivering leisure-based activities with female patients following recommendations set by the qualified Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapist Assistants.

The post holder will be based on the ward for the shifts 1130am-7.30pm and will be expected to work on a rota covering Saturday and Sunday’s 9am-5pm.

Full time and part time working will be considered.





· To liaise with the ward MDT 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 activity resources and any other appropriate equipment before patients arrive.

· To liaise with ward manager and the therapies team regarding appropriate supplies needed for activities and advise of stock shortages 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 and risks through communication with Occupational Therapy and ward MDT.

· 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.

· To ensure engagement and therapeutic observations are delivered in collaboration with the ward MDT

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.


• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.



Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.



Work that wraps around your needs


• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

Administration:

· To be computer literate

· To complete necessary case notes.

· To note any faulty equipment and inform qualified staff.

· To ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy.

Profession Specific Duties:

· Attend professional Occupational Therapy meetings as required.

· Attend ward MDT Meetings as required

· To undertake annual appraisal and to contribute constructively to the supervision process.

· To comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing




This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Mar 2026