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Job summary

Main area
Additional Clinical Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS835-1026
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hergest Unit, Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Activities Coordinator - Mental Health

Band 3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Activities Coordinator to work on the Hergest Unit.

The new Activities Coordinator post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in order to plan, organise and facilitate a comprehensive range of individualised, group and one to one activities for the inpatients in the acute care setting.

Main duties of the job

They will promote and encourage appropriate, individualised level of patient participation and facilitate patient activities that promote social interaction, enhance self-esteem and help to maintain or enhance functional ability. 

Applicants for this vacancy need to have evidence of patient participation and the ability to care with warmth and understanding. The Band 3 Activities Coordinator is permanent and the post will be predominantly working Monday to Friday but a flexible approach will be required. The role will be supporting the ward nursing staff to ensure that the patients receive the best possible outcome and experience during their hospital stay.

The successful post holder will be required to support the Ward Senior Sister / Charge Nurse & Ward nursing team through ensuring high standards of care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of mental health conditions and recovery principles
  • Understanding of the role of meaningful activity in rehabilitation
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Willing to attend training and incorporate learning into practice
  • Good literacy, numeracy and computer skills
  • Knowledge of Mental Health legislation
  • Risk management awareness within the setting and patient group.
  • A basic understanding of mental and physical health and its effects on individuals
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within a mental health setting and as part of a Multi Disciplinary Team
  • Experience of following clear risk management plans when lone working with individuals within the ward environment
  • A clear understanding of the values and principles underpinning Rehabilitation and Recovery
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working with or contact with service user group in a rehabilitation setting
  • Previous experience of planning, co-ordinating and delivering out activity groups.
  • Previous experience of working within a team

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Full driving licence and expectation to drive unit vehicles
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Parry
Job title
Clinical Operations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 853119
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