# Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-technical-instructor/7ef69988-9f2b-4811-8dc8-c447d699407c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-technical-instructor/7ef69988-9f2b-4811-8dc8-c447d699407c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dartford - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £33,262 - £36,027 pa inc - **Contract type:** Permanent: Full time - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (OT Technical Instructors support individuals and groups in the Seven Day Therapies Programme, typically working some evenings, bank holidays, a Saturday and a Sunday across four weekends.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T14:34:01.292Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Dartford/Oxleas_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Forensics/Forensics-v8050399 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8050399?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.oxleas.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor. The post holder will be a member of the wider Occupational Therapy (OT) team and will contribute to the provision of occupational therapy services. You will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to enable service users to reach their recovery potential and develop the skills necessary to manage their mental illness. You will motivate service users and encourage community re-integration by liaising with suitable local resources to promote social inclusion. OT Technical Instructors support individuals and groups in the Seven Day Therapies Programme, typically working some evenings, bank holidays, a Saturday and a Sunday across four weekends. Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post. ### Main duties of the job Key Task and Responsibilities - To manage your own workload - To work independently under the supervision of a registered OT as a member of the MDT - Use technical, creative and psychosocial skills to assist in providing therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users - To take responsibility for leading on the development of service user projects - Communicate with service users/carers - Provide feedback on therapeutic activities to supervisor, OT colleagues and MDT - Have an awareness of social inclusion and skills development and ensure activities used focus on these objectives - To undertake additional delegated responsibilities as directed by OT supervisor ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance - To support service users within the forensic service, offering a range of therapeutic activities as well as encourage access to community activities to promote social inclusion - To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust - To contribute to CPD through participation in training and development opportunities - To attend the Trust wide OT Support Worker’s Development group - To participate in and contribute to the development of the service locally - To ensure relevant national and local polices are implemented - To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF. - To work effectively as a member of a team by providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities. - To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion - Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned group work and individual activities - Contribute to formal OT assessments of service users under the guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on service users occupational functioning - Under supervision assist and support service users to achieve their goals - To engage in the ongoing assessment and treatment of service users and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. - To assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions - Under the supervision of a registered OT, develop and implement specific socially inclusive projects to meet the needs of service users. - To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service - To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice - To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects - To communicate appropriately with service users and carers, team members and OT colleagues - To communicate appropriately with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason. - To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication. - To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards - To report effectively to the MDT on service users’ progress/performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure ## Job Details We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor. The post holder will be a member of the wider Occupational Therapy (OT) team and will contribute to the provision of occupational therapy services. You will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to enable service users to reach their recovery potential and develop the skills necessary to manage their mental illness. You will motivate service users and encourage community re-integration by liaising with suitable local resources to promote social inclusion. OT Technical Instructors support individuals and groups in the Seven Day Therapies Programme, typically working some evenings, bank holidays, a Saturday and a Sunday across four weekends. Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post. ## Job Description Key Task and Responsibilities To manage your own workload To work independently under the supervision of a registered OT as a member of the MDT Use technical, creative and psychosocial skills to assist in providing therapeutic activities for individuals/groups of service users To take responsibility for leading on the development of service user projects Communicate with service users/carers Provide feedback on therapeutic activities to supervisor, OT colleagues and MDT Have an awareness of social inclusion and skills development and ensure activities used focus on these objectives To undertake additional delegated responsibilities as directed by OT supervisor ## Responsibilities To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance To support service users within the forensic service, offering a range of therapeutic activities as well as encourage access to community activities to promote social inclusion To attend all relevant mandatory training as directed by the Trust To contribute to CPD through participation in training and development opportunities To attend the Trust wide OT Support Worker’s Development group To participate in and contribute to the development of the service locally To ensure relevant national and local polices are implemented To review and reflect on own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal guided by KSF. To work effectively as a member of a team by providing a programme of ward, department or community based therapeutic activities. To use technical, creative, psychosocial and daily living skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities to promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion Under supervision of a registered OT, facilitate/co-facilitate planned group work and individual activities Contribute to formal OT assessments of service users under the guidance of a registered OT and provide feedback on service users occupational functioning Under supervision assist and support service users to achieve their goals To engage in the ongoing assessment and treatment of service users and adjust own clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users. To assist in the implementation, evaluation, and modification of OT interventions Under the supervision of a registered OT, develop and implement specific socially inclusive projects to meet the needs of service users. To undertake delegated tasks to contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service To demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply them to practice To broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects To communicate appropriately with service users and carers, team members and OT colleagues To communicate appropriately with those who have difficulty with communication for any reason. To communicate effectively as required within job role using appropriate methods of communication. To ensure that up to date electronic and written records are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards To report effectively to the MDT on service users’ progress/performance in areas of self-maintenance, productivity, and leisure ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable experience of working in health/social care/teaching setting · Experience of report/letter writing and form filling · Experience of training others in technical/ leisure skills · Experience of working both independently and in a team, as well as providing group and 1:1 interventions ### Qualifications **Essential** - Qualification pertaining to health and social care, i.e. City & Guilds or Health & Social Care NVQ Level 2 or equivalent skills acquired through in-service development or experience. · Evidence of continuing professional and personal development ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Ability to work single handed in ward and community settings · An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems · Group work skills and an awareness of social inclusion and skills development and ensure activities used focus on these objectives ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 2.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1847) - [privacy notice for staff (pdf, 268.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1659) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 288.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10339756) - [important additional information for candidates (please read carefully) (pdf, 160.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1656) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.