Job summary

Full Time 12 months.

We are recruiting a temporary (maternity cover) Activity Co-ordinator at The Caludon Centre, which is an acute inpatient mental health hospital in Coventry.

The Activity Coordinator provides and co-ordinate a range of daily social, recreational and physical activities.

Activities delivered include range of exercises; leisure activities e.g. shopping and cooking, games, quizzes, art, gardening, music, discussion, festivities; and supporting health and wellbeing activities and initiatives.

Activities are delivered on and off ward, and mainly in groups.

The Activity Co-ordinator works under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, and alongside other therapy and nursing staff.

We are interested to hear from people who can demonstrate in their application, that they ...

Are good with people and have empathy with mentally unwell people

Have a range of relevant hobbies and interests

Understand how doing things can be helpful to someone who is mentally unwell

Are resilient, fit and healthy to be able to meet the demands of the role

Are organised

Have good IT skills

There are no sponsorship opportunities with this role.

Main duties of the job

To work with patients and staff to enable patients to access and do a range of activities, whilst they are in hospital.

To engage and motivate the patients on the ward, to engage in activities.

To identify with patients and staff a weekly plan of activities, producing a visual weekly timetable.

To be flexible to the changing demands of the ward and unwell patients.

To maintain and manage resources and stock, safely.

To run daily activity groups on and on off ward.

To keep accurate and timely records of patient activity and resources.

To communicate clearly with staff and patients

The role provides lots of opportunity to develop and learn from working alongside a range of supportive members of the team.

About us

Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant Apprentice - Brooklands Hospital Start your career in health and social care

Are you caring, compassionate and looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

Brooklands Hospital is looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant Apprentices to join our team and work towards a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in a specialist hospital supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, while developing the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career in health and social care.

You don't need previous healthcare experience. We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful.

• Reliable and willing to learn.

• Positive and committed to developing their skills.

• Able to work well as part of a team.

• Passionate about supporting others and making a difference.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive support from experienced colleagues and complete off-the-job learning within your paid working hours.

Brooklands provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you will need to be able to work a range of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

As an apprentice Healthcare Assistant at Brooklands Hospital, you will work as part of a team supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Your duties will include:

• Supporting people with their daily living needs, promoting independence, dignity and choice.

• Building positive, respectful relationships with the people you support.

• Supporting people to take part in meaningful activities and achieve their personal goals.

• Helping to maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

• Working alongside experienced staff and other professionals to provide person-centred care and support.

• Following care plans, workplace procedures and guidance from your team.

• Developing your knowledge and skills through practical experience, training and the apprenticeship programme.

• Maintaining confidentiality and treating everyone with respect.

You will receive support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship as you develop the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the role.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

Join us as a Trust Grade Doctor in General/Older Adult Psychiatry. There are posts available in various locations around Coventry and Warwickshire.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibilities of the role will be:

• To see new patients and selected follow up patients under senior supervision.
• To maintain case records, complete discharge summaries, liaise with GP's and other staff appropriately as required.
• To contribute to the provision of high-quality services for people within psychiatry by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards.
• Commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against clinically relevant standards.
• In addition, individual staff have a role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both them and their MDT within an open "no-blame" culture.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

• excellent learning and development opportunities, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support groups

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job summary

Operational Lead - Activity Services

Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until July 2027

Are you an experienced leader who is passionate about empowering others, developing teams and delivering outstanding patient-led services?

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to lead the Activity Service at Brooklands Hospital. Working closely with the Activity Manager, Activity Team and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will provide operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, meaningful activities that enhance patient experience, wellbeing and recovery.

You will support the ongoing development of the service, leading innovation and continuous improvement to ensure activities remain responsive to patient need and aligned with organisational priorities. Working collaboratively with Clinical Leads, Ward Managers, Matrons and the wider leadership team, you will empower staff to deliver creative, person-centred opportunities that make a real difference to patients.

The ideal candidate will have experience of managing services within health or social care, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to motivate, inspire and develop others while driving positive change and improving outcomes.

Main duties of the job

You will provide operational leadership and oversight for the Activity Service, working closely with the Activity Manager, Activity Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to support the delivery of high-quality, meaningful and patient-led activities. You will help drive quality, performance, service development and continuous improvement, ensuring the service remains responsive to patient needs and aligned with organisational priorities. You will be responsible for maintaining safe and effective services, monitoring quality and performance, and ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and standards. As a key member of the Brooklands leadership team, you will lead, support and develop staff, contribute to service development and continuous improvement, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to improve outcomes, address operational challenges and deliver organisational priorities

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
• excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.