Technical Instructor

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust; Royton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health organization as a Technical Instructor in mental health. This role involves supporting older individuals with mental health issues, promoting positive well-being through structured activities and assessments, within a collaborative team environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Continuing Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience working within a mental health support role is preferred.
• Understanding of occupational therapy principles is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a team and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and implementing OT assessments and treatment programs.
• Supporting patients with mental health issues in group activities.
• Participating in meal service as part of patients' therapeutic day.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualifications in mental health or occupational therapy

Job description

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and supportive team dedicated to making a positive difference in the mental health of children and young people.
• Access to regular supervision, professional development, and training opportunities.
• A competitive salary, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Technical Instructor Post at Orchard House Day Hospital in Oldham

As a Technical Instructor, you will work alongside Occupational Therapists in a multidisciplinary team supporting older people with mental health issues that significantly impact their quality of life. You will support patients both practically and emotionally, in group settings and individually.

You will help promote good mental health through various group activities for patients with conditions such as Psychosis, Bipolar disorder, Depression, and Anxiety, excluding those with dementia.

Our team includes OT's, Nurses, Technical Instructors, Nursing Assistants, Support Workers, and Administrative Staff.

This is a part-time position – 22.5 hours over three full days, from 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. The service operates Monday to Friday, with no weekend or bank holiday shifts.

Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and implementing OT assessments, interventions, treatment programs, group activities, and care plans within a structured OT model, under the guidance of a registered OT, but without direct supervision.
• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Following the OT Process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation within the OT framework and the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), with regular senior OT supervision.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary and OT assessments that evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Supporting OT interventions for service users with complex needs within the Mental Health Service for Older People.
• Receiving clinical and professional supervision from a Registered OT.
• Participating in a rota to serve lunches and drinks to patients as part of their therapeutic day.
• Carrying out administrative duties as required.

We are committed to providing high-quality mental health and learning disability services across Greater Manchester. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We pride ourselves on our #PennineCarePeople and strive to be a great place to work.

We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, marriage, or civil partnership. We especially welcome applications from those with lived experience of mental illness or as a carer.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
• Access to Continuing Professional Development.
• Participation in improvement and research activities.
• Health and Wellbeing programs and staff support services.
• Staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel.

For more details or an informal visit, contact:

Name: Liz Lawton
Job title: Orchard House Day Hospital Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

If Liz Lawton is unavailable, please contact Orchard House at 0161 716 3610 and ask for Lindsey Bush or Harriet Whittaker.