South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust • London SW17 0YF

Activity Coordinator (Rose Ward) | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

About this role

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role aActivity Coordinatorat our values-driven Trust. This is a unique opportunity for someone to help shape the future of mental health services while developing a career in a supportive and innovative environment that is committed to inclusion, equity and being actively anti-racist.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are in progress across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Plan, organise, and facilitate structured and meaningful activities for patients, including arts and crafts, music, exercise, relaxation sessions, and social events.
Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and other professionals to ensure activities align with individual care plans and recovery goals.
Encourage patient participation and adapt activities to meet diverse needs, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Maintain accurate records of attendance and engagement, contributing to care documentation and outcome monitoring.
Support patients in developing confidence, skills, and routines that aid transition back to community living.
Ensure activities are delivered in a safe, inclusive, and therapeutic environment, adhering to risk management protocols.
Assist in evaluating and improving the activity program based on patient feedback and service priorities.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

About our location

This post will be based at Springfield Hospital

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

To work with other members of the multidisciplinary team including seasonal workers and volunteers to coordinate and deliver a programme of creative and social activities. Duties will include the direct provision of group and one-to-one activities with clients in the ward.

To provide information to clients about the ward routine and to ensure clients access information appropriately.

To work flexibly to meet service and client needs

To plan, provide and evaluate activities for individual/groups of clients based on client need and in discussion with the multidisciplinary team.

To provide feedback to the ward manager and team with regard to progress. In addition to the group programme the post holder will assist with one to one individual sessions with clients where required under the guidance of the senior /ward occupational therapist.

To contribute in planning meetings and handover of information to ensure that important information is relayed and clinical care is adjusted appropriately.

This advert closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026