Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor for a part-time, ward-based role. You will deliver group and individual activity sessions, assist with discharge planning, and support recovery in inpatient mental health settings.

You will work under supervision of a qualified OT, planning and delivering activities tailored to each patient, with emphasis on engagement, safety, and inclusive practice. DBS checks and induction apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level III or health care experience.
• Experience in an Occupational therapy setting.
• Completed training in disability equipment.
• Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and 1:1 activity sessions for patients.
• Support safe discharge planning and preparation.
• Build rapport and therapeutic relationships with patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Risk assessment basics

Autonomous working

Education

NVQ Level III equivalent

Care Certificate

Disability equipment training

Job description

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

The closing date is 19 November 2026

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are enthusiastic about working to improve the experience of service users in mental health inpatient settings. The role is ward based and involves direct patient care, delivering group and 1;1 activity based sessions, supporting safe discharge and improving the inpatient experience.

This post is part time for 15 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

As a Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor you will be expected to support the Occupational Therapy team and MDT to provide high quality individualised care to patients. You will be supervised by an Occupational Therapist who will ensure that you provide appropriately safe and graded activities to support recovery.

You will work directly with patients to support their recovery in terms of personal care, activities of daily living, improving motivation through meaningful occupation and planning for a safe discharge.

A key part of the role involves planning and delivery activity based groups. A creative approach is key to ensuring all patients feel included and have opportunities appropriate to their needs and interests.

Building rapport and an effective therapeutic relationship with patients is key to supporting with their recovery and in keeping people safe.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Job responsibilities

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £15 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level III equivalent in relevant subject area or experience in health care setting. OR
• Experience in an Occupational therapy setting.
• Have completed training in disability equipment.
• Care Certificate

Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in using a variety of activities and interventions relevant to the post including creative and domestic skills.
• Co-ordination and organisational skills.
• Basic risk assessment and risk management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic Understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy

Experience

• Experience in a health or social care setting.
• Experience in working with vulnerable people.

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum (pro rata)