Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

NHS Jobs; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to support clinical teams with practical supervision and skill development. You will mentor therapy assistants and contribute to delivering person-centred rehabilitation within the community and inpatient settings.

This role requires aligning practice with the Trusts Values and committing to high standards of care, DBS checks, and participation in values-based interviews.

Job description

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor

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. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. 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. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!