Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover - Secondment would be considered)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (It is expected that this role will work across a 7 day shift pattern between 07:30am - 8pm Monday to Sunday, for a maximum of 37.5 hours per week, as determined by the needs of the service users.)
- Job ref
- 453-26-7913080
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Lynfield Mount Hospital
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Activity Coordinator
NHS AfC: Band 3
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
We are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care for the people of Bradford, Airedale and Craven. Are you passionate about making a real difference to people’s lives?
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health and community services for people of all ages, with care tailored to individual needs and delivered as close to home as possible.
An exciting 12‑month opportunity has arisen for a full‑time Activity Coordinator to join our well‑established multidisciplinary team on Clover Ward, an acute mental health ward based at Lynfield Mount Hospital.
In this role, you will support the Occupational Therapy team to plan, facilitate and deliver meaningful therapeutic activities on both a one‑to‑one and group basis. Your work will help promote recovery, social inclusion and positive patient experiences within a busy acute ward environment.
This post is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with people, has a caring and supportive approach, and is interested in developing experience within mental health services or pursuing a future career in therapy or healthcare.
If you are motivated, approachable and keen to contribute to recovery‑focused care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As an activity co-ordinator you will work within the occupational therapy team structure to assist in the delivery of meaningful activity on the ward and within the local community, and support recovery and transition from hospital to home. You will work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team both on the ward and in the community. In addition, you will be involved in service development within the relevant area.
We are seeking an innovative individual, able to work collaboratively with service users and staff, and integrate well into the multidisciplinary team on the ward.
The provision will incorporate a 7-day service with shift working to enhance the therapeutic offer for service users, and the successful applicant will complete 12 hour shifts.
Closing Date: 4th May 2026
Shortlisting Date: 5th May 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Numeracy and literacy skills at level 2
- NVQ III in care
Desirable criteria
- QCF diploma level 1 or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Caring and working with people/children in a health care environment
- Experience of working in Adult Mental Health or Rehabilitation services
- Experience of delivering meaningful/therapeutic activity
- Experience of dealing with the public.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of planning and facilitating group sessions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Metcalf
- Job title
- Lead Occupational Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07435 181276
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