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Activity Coordinator - Highfield Unit - Oxford

Oxford

Full Time

£25,760 - £27,476 per annum | pro-rata

Expires: 14/06/2026

Band 3

6 months (Fixed term or secondment)

About the Role

Job overview

Please note that this is an internal only role and therefore only current employees of Oxford Health are eligible to apply

CAMHS Highfield Unit, at the Warneford Hospital Site, are looking to recruit a full time Activity Coordinator to join our team.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, positive and engaging to work alongside our patients in this role. We are a friendly, supportive, and proactive team where you will receive regular supervision as well as plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. We are also able to consider flexible working arrangements; get in touch to discuss these further.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working a 7-day shift pattern supporting the nursing team, occupational therapy team and wider MDT, however there will be no night shifts required.

You will work collaboratively in the planning, development and provision of a range of therapeutic, wellbeing and social activities for the young people on the Highfield Unit, as appropriate to service user need and within the established service guidelines.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible 

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the “supporting statement” element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We welcome prospective candidates to contact us to discuss the role and potentially arrange a site visit prior to interview. 

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential criteria

  • Active interest in & willingness to participate in delivering a wide range of therapeutic activities
  • Working with people with mental health needs
  • Good interpersonal skills to work with patients, carers & staff

Desirable criteria

  • CAMHS experience

Skills

Essential criteria

  • To be able to effectively communicate with patients and their family members
  • Professional approach
  • Able to work effectively within a team environment

Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrate an interest in patient and staff well being

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

  • Understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • Customer focused approach
  • Good time management
  • Values approach in line with trust vision and values

Documents to Download

JD & PS (PDF, 166.5KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Francine Tutty

Title: Operational Lead

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01865902711

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Location

Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Reference: 267-INOA8021740