Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Pennine Care NHS FT
Salary:	£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bury, BL9 7TD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Jun 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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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

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.

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. Were really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure were 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.

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 client’s performance and progress as per their individual care plans.

To liaise with external agencies as required.

This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

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