Technical Instructor

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider is seeking a professional to support occupational therapy interventions aimed at assisting individuals with mental health challenges. The role involves implementing care plans, contributing to assessments, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and experience in mental health, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to engage with clients in therapeutic activities. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives by promoting their independence and confidence.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Access to Continued Professional Development

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts across retail, leisure, and travel

Qualifications

• Experience working with people experiencing mental health needs.
• Experience of working with clients in groups.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned OT assessment and treatment programmes under direction of a registered Occupational Therapist.
• Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to assessments and clinical outcome measures.

Skills

Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation)

Interest in working in a mental health setting

Ability to learn and apply occupational therapy

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Technical qualifications, e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job summary

To work alongside the Occupational Therapist and to carry out either individually or group activities, identified by the occupational therapist which will be aimed at enabling individuals to become more independent, confident and able to cope with problems they encounter because of their mental health problems. The activities which the post holder plans alongside the occupational therapist are practical activities and will be carried out either within the hospital or in the community. The activities will include relaxation, gaining confidence in using community facilities, social activities and practical living skills such as preparing food and drinks. The post holder will work with the full multi‑disciplinary team and provide groups as part of the team to ensure that the service which we offer helps our patients to regain as much of their independence as possible and to play an active role within their families and the community in which they live.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver and implement planned and prescribed OT assessment, interventions, treatment programmes, group activities and care packages, within a structured OT model, under the direction of a registered Occupational Therapist, but without direct supervision.
• Work as an integrated member of the MDT.
• Follow the OT Process of Assessment/Planning/Intervention/Evaluation within the OT framework and the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO), with regular senior OT supervision.
• Contribute to MDT assessments and OT assessments that measure clinical outcomes.
• Work within Mental Health Service to support OT interventions for service users who have complex and challenging needs.
• Receive clinical and professional supervision from Registered OT.
• Carry out administrative duties as required.

About us

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Benefits

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
• Access to Continued Professional Development
• Involvement in improvement and research activities
• Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.

Job description

To deliver prescribed OT interventions and care packages, using skilled technical / creative work with individual or a group of clients. Please see the attached Job Description for more detail.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Technical qualifications, e.g. City & Guilds, or NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent technical / life skills gained through work or personal experience.

Experience

• Experience working with people experiencing mental health needs.
• Experience of working with clients in groups.

Knowledge

• Interest and the ability to learn, practice and apply the role of Occupational Therapy with clients with mental health needs.
• Knowledge of wide range of therapeutic activity for clients with mental health needs.
• Keen interest in working in a mental health setting.
• Health / Safety and Risk awareness.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MOHO (Model of Human Occupation).
• A comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic activity and the role of OT for people with mental health needs.
• Willingness to work flexibly.
• Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Pennine Care NHS FT

The Meadows

Owens Farm Drive

Stockport

SK2 5EQ

Employer's website

https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk