Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bebington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Band 3 Mental Health Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to work in a supportive team environment. Responsibilities include planning activities for service users and managing risks associated with mental health. Ideal candidates should be passionate about mental health, have excellent organisational skills, and be ready to work in a dynamic setting. Training and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Free access to a fully equipped gym

Ongoing professional development

Clinical supervision and appraisals

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health and improving lives.
• Excellent self-management and organisational skills.
• Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Highly motivated and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Show awareness of Occupational Therapy and mental health conditions.
• Plan and facilitate varied therapeutic activities with service users.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapy team and multidisciplinary team for seamless care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Band 3 Mental Health Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (Permanent) | Location: Wirral | Start Date: ASAP

This post is based at the Springview Mental Health Unit, Clatterbridge Hospital and you will work across multiple wards which may include:

• Three acute adult mental health assessment wards
• A ward for people with dementia
• A Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Responsibilities

• You will need to show an awareness of Occupational Therapy and mental health conditions and be able to manage risk.
• You’ll work as part of the Occupational Therapy team to plan and facilitate a varied programme of therapeutic activities, working in small groups or individually with service users. Through your interactions with service users, you will consider their presentation and record clinical documentation accordingly.
• You’ll work with the entire Occupational Therapy team (which includes experienced Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors) and our integrated multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a seamless and supportive care experience for every individual.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and well-established MDT.
• Receive dedicated guidance and direction from experienced Occupational Therapists.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development, including:
  • Clinical supervision
  • Annual appraisals
  • Heart of care training program designed specifically for support staff
  • A wide range of training opportunities
  • Free access to a fully equipped gym

Who We’re Looking For

• Passionate about mental health and improving lives.
• Has excellent self-management and organisational skills.
• Caring, enthusiastic, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Highly motivated and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
• A team player who can take direction but is also able to work autonomously. Experience of this type of work is desirable but aptitude and motivation are equally considered essential.

About Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP)

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

Inclusive Recruitment

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing differences. We welcome applications from people with direct experience of using our services.

Application Process and Support

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 of training to meet induction/initial training requirements. CWP recruitment uses a values-based approach in interviews, aligned with the Trust’s Values. Review the Trust’s Values and reflect these in your application with examples from work or personal life.

For application guidance or help, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 01244 393100.

DBS: 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 (small annual fee of £16).

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early; if a large number of applications are received the vacancy may close prior to the advertised date.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025