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Technical Instructor
The closing date is 31 August 2025
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 4 Technical Instructor to support Occupational Therapists and wider Therapies and Education Services in the provision of high quality work, activity and therapy programmes within a Day Unit setting for patients within a high secure hospital. Skill specific support and supervision will be provided to staff within the OT Team and work may include some evenings and weekend working.
In return we offer a supportive environment to work within a motivated team who want to deliver quality outcomes for our patient group. In addition to the basic salary we offer £7000 high secure allowance.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
Assist occupational therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programmes within the unit
Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas, and act as session lead as approppriate.
Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy
Contribute to the training of other staff as required.
Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment within a designated area.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job responsibilities
The post is situated within the Forensic Division and located in a high secure setting. The post holder will work with patients who are at risk to themselves and others and require treatment in a high secure setting. The post holder will supervise, instruct and support patients in activities relating to their treatment programmes both within the unit and the community. Will hold particular responsibility for a specific area/activity.
Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy
Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas
Assist occupational therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programmes within the unit
Actively contribute to service development activities
To undertake escorting duties as requested
Attend relevant meetings as required
Communicate effectively within the occupational therapy team and with other colleagues
Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required
Accurately record statistical information
Provide both oral and written reports about patients as required
Undertake administrative tasks as required by the occupational therapy team and the unit
Maintain stock in designated area as required
Work to a high standard in completion of all duties
Participate in quality assurance programmes as required
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
* oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
* oAll colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
* oAbility to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression
* oOccasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents.
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
* oGCSE/GCE Maths and English Language or equivalent
* oNVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge in an area relevant to the post (Vocational Skills)
* Accredited qualification or further training relevant to the post in Horticulture, Trade skills, Animal husbandry.
Training
* oTraining specific to the area of expertise (such as vocational skills, group working
* Willingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the area of expertise.
* Training specific to mental health care
Knowledge
* oUnderstanding the purpose of rehabilitation/recovery and occupational therapy
* oAwareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues.
* oAwareness of confidentiality issues in a healthcare setting.
* Working knowledge of Rampton High Secure Hospital and its purpose and procedures
Skills
* oAbility to work independently and prioritise own workload.
* oAbility to work effectively without continuous direct supervision
* oGood verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
* oBasic IT skills.
* oAbility to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude to working with mentally disordered offenders.
* oAdaptability and flexibility.
* Other skills relevant to the post.
Contractual Requirements
* oAbility to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
* oWillingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Experience
* Experience of paid or voluntary work with individuals and/or groups
* Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
* Experience of working in forensic, mental health or learning disability settings.
* Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
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.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£27,485 to £30,162 a yearThe post qualifies for additional £7000 High Secure Lead
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