Job Summary
We are looking for a suitable Occupational Technical Instructor to join our service. We provide an Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy service to our Older People's mental health ward in Bury. We are a 10-bed female ward for older people. We provide specialist assessments and treatment for people experiencing organic mental health problems such as dementia and cognitive impairment. The philosophy of the role is based on the principles of the Model of Human Occupation.
Main Duties
This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Instructor to join our Older People's Service in Bury. The role of Technical Instructor is to work alongside the Occupational Therapist & Physiotherapist and to carry out either individually or group activities, 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.
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.
Job Details
* Date posted: 12 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 311-B502-26
* Job locations: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD
Job Responsibilities
* Ward & home based assessments: supporting assessments as required with qualified OT
* Living skills: e.g. meal planning, cooking, budgeting, health education.
* Social skills: e.g. discussion groups, communication groups, orientation to the community, Life Story work
* Creative therapies: e.g. art, craft, music, creative movement
* Education: information, technology, literacy, numeracy
* Cognitive skills: e.g. use of specific activity to develop concentration, memory cognition, problem solving sequencing and occupational competence.
* Recreation/leisure activities: promoting the use of community resources, hobbies/interests, gardening, voluntary work skills.
* Health and fitness activities: sport and fitness activities, indoor and outdoor, both on the unit and in the community.
* To participate in the OT specific professional groups as appropriate and both clinical and professional meetings as directed by the OT/Team Manager.
* To meet with registered OT each week for referral allocation and management under the terms of the agreed OT framework within the team.
* To report effectively both verbally and in writing to the occupational therapist, physiotherapist and multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) on the clients performance and progress as per their individual care plans.
* To liaise with external agencies as required.
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 TI 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.
Work Related Circumstances
* Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
* Willingness to work flexibly.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer Details
Employer name: Pennine Care NHS FT
Address: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD
Employer's website: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
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