Band 3 Engagement, Activity & Physical Health Practitioner - Bristol

1. To make evidence based assessment of the interest and activities of each service user within Secure Services and to work with the named nurse to plan and implement these activities, which promote recovery. 2. To develop therapeutic relationships with individuals ensuring service users choice, development and independence. 3. To explore and introduce a broad range of activities i.e. social, recreational, vocational and physical activities outside of the mental health service to promote social inclusion and to negotiate activities with individuals and groups. 4. To liaise with other wards and departments to facilitate transfer back to the locality ward. 5. To create and maintain partnerships with leisure and recreational providers within the local and wider community. Secure Services provide both low and medium secure services. Our medium secure unit is made up of 6 wards for men of working age and 1 ward for females of working age. Our low secure service consists of 3 wards for men of working age. Secure Services is based in Fishponds. Just 3 miles from the busy city centre of Bristol, with all the culture and diversity that Bristol has to offer.