Technical Instructor | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS FT; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care service in Stockport is seeking a dedicated individual to work alongside Occupational Therapists. You will deliver tailored interventions, aimed at enhancing clients' independence and confidence. The role involves facilitating group activities, providing care packages, and working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a background in mental health and a commitment to professional development. Enjoy generous leave, competitive benefits, and a chance to make a positive impact in our community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to CPD programs

Health and Wellbeing activities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in delivering OT interventions.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned OT assessments and interventions.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support service users with complex needs.

Skills

Mental health support

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or qualification in mental health

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To carry out administrative duties as required.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

• 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.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025.