Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a technical instructor at Hurst Place. Hurst Place is a 15 bedded male inpatient mental health rehabilitation unit based at Tameside hospital. Hurst Place is part of the rehabilitation and high support care hub. The care hub is currently undergoing an exciting transformation to acheive excellence in patient care.
Main duties of the job
To provide occupational activity to patients with severe mental illness currently receiving services in the unit. The Technical Instructor will work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide vocational and social skills to patients.
Under the guidance of Occupational Therapist, to be autonomous in the planning and carrying out specified group activities.
To work with service users to identify occupational goals within a treatment session as part of the overall occupational therapy care plan.
To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist, as required, in the delivery of occupational therapy programme's on an individual and group basis.
To participate in the assessment of patients under the supervision of the Occupational therapist.
To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions to ensure occupational goals are being achieved.
To undertake occupational activity with patients that promotes recovery, is valued and undertakes to increase independence.
To be able to work autonomously to undertake specific individual and group OT sessions as agreed with the qualified OT.
To assist service users to develop and gain skills for everyday living, i.e. budgeting money, shopping, cooking, developing social networks, accessing local services etc.
To work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussion. To maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all interventions.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide occupational activity to patients with severe mental illness currently receiving services in the unit. The Technical Instructor will work under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide vocational and social skills to patients.
To contribute to the delivery of Occupational Therapy within Rehabilitation and High Support Care Hub.
Under the guidance of Occupational Therapist, to be autonomous in the planning and carrying out specified group activities.
To work with appropriate service/clinical/professional guidelines in the development and delivery of both group and individual clinical interventions which engage clients in therapeutic activities
To work with service users to identify occupational goals within a treatment session as part of the overall occupational therapy care plan.
To assist the qualified Occupational Therapist, as required, in the delivery of occupational therapy programme's on an individual and group basis.
To participate in the assessment of patients under the supervision of the Occupational therapist.
To monitor, evaluate and modify interventions to ensure occupational goals are being achieved.
To undertake occupational activity with patients that promotes recovery, is valued and undertakes to increase independence.
To be able to work autonomously to undertake specific individual and group OT sessions as agreed with the qualified OT.
To assist service users to develop and gain skills for everyday living, i.e. budgeting money, shopping, cooking, developing social networks, accessing local services etc.
To work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to clinical discussion. To maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all interventions.
Person specification
Essential to role
Essential criteria
* Completion of care certificate or willingness to complete
* PMVA training or willingness to complete
* Experience of working in a mental health setting
* Basic IT skills
* Positive attitude towards people with severe and enduring mental health
* Completed Paris training or willingness to complete.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in the technical instructor role
* Experience of working in a challenging environment
* Experience of working in rehabilitation services
* Willingness to drive the unit vehicle
We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
What happens after your application has been received?
You will be informed about the progress of your application following shortlisting via email. Only applicants who clearly demonstrate the criteria listed in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. Interview invites will be sent out via email.
What happens if I am offered the position after interview?
The hiring manager will make contact with you to verbally offer you the position. The hiring manager will then inform Recruitment of the decision and provide relevant paperwork. You will be sent a formal conditional offer via email.
What pre-employment checks will I need to complete?
By conducting pre-employment checks, the recruitment team will verify that you meet the pre-conditions of the role you have been offered. Pre-employment checks will be carried out according to. The checks are:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to the NHS will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references as part of pre-employment checks.
If you are offered a position with us and you require sponsorship to support your right to work, we will review your eligibility in line with. If the role you have been offered is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not able to evidence own your right to work, your conditional offer could be withdrawn.
What happens when pre-employment checks are complete?
Recruitment will liaise with you and the hiring manager to arrange a start date for your new position. You will then be booked on to a Trust Welcome Session and be sent your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
Other important information
* We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and recognise the importance of ensuring our diverse service user population is reflected within our workforce. Unfortunately, we know that, at present, there is underrepresentation of our communities in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from diverse communities to help us grow, learn, be better and consider brilliant innovation diverse people bring.
* If you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the post.
* If you require reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process please phone us on 0161 716 3181 at the earliest opportunity. We will support you to complete your application.
* Unfortunately we are not able to guarantee the transfer of lease cars, or cover the costs of early termination charges.
* We have a strict policy on unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. To ensure you application is considered, please submit at the earliest opportunity.
If you have problems applying, contact
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Telephone
01617163181