# Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-technical-instructor/e27fb4d6-3137-486f-bc9e-2aaae6dc9b18 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/occupational-therapy-technical-instructor/e27fb4d6-3137-486f-bc9e-2aaae6dc9b18.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered. May be required to work during weekends and bank holidays.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T13:13:05.401Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Therapies/Therapies-v8049124 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8049124?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you an experienced healthcare professional looking to further your career? We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our dedicated Occupational Therapy team at Cambridge University Hospitals. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives as part of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Under the guidance of Registered Therapists, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Inpatient Therapy Service and be responsible for managing an allocated caseload within the Inpatient Wards. You will support patients in their hospital journey, working to enable independence and improve their quality of life. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to be part of an innovative team, we would love to hear from you. ### Main duties of the job Your responsibilities will include: Manage an allocated caseload within the inpatient adult wards. Support and implement therapy interventions designed by Occupational Therapists. Conducting therapeutic activities and exercises with patients, in line with agreed care plans. Assisting in assessments of patients’ functional abilities and reporting progress to Senior Clinicians. Supporting discharge planning by providing input on patients' progress and potential needs. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patient care. Contributing to the smooth operation of the Therapy Service, including equipment management and administrative tasks. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant, Assistant Practitioner or similar role within a healthcare setting. Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and the roles of Occupational Therapy. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families and colleagues. A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Competence in using IT systems for record-keeping and reporting. NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification), or the willingness to work towards it. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 3rd June 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 17th June 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Job Details Are you an experienced healthcare professional looking to further your career? We are seeking a Band 4 Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join our dedicated Occupational Therapy team at Cambridge University Hospitals. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives as part of a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. As an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Under the guidance of Registered Therapists, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Inpatient Therapy Service and be responsible for managing an allocated caseload within the Inpatient Wards. You will support patients in their hospital journey, working to enable independence and improve their quality of life. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to be part of an innovative team, we would love to hear from you. ## Job Description Your responsibilities will include: Manage an allocated caseload within the inpatient adult wards. Support and implement therapy interventions designed by Occupational Therapists. Conducting therapeutic activities and exercises with patients, in line with agreed care plans. Assisting in assessments of patients’ functional abilities and reporting progress to Senior Clinicians. Supporting discharge planning by providing input on patients' progress and potential needs. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of patient care. Contributing to the smooth operation of the Therapy Service, including equipment management and administrative tasks. To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate: Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant, Assistant Practitioner or similar role within a healthcare setting. Knowledge of rehabilitation principles and the roles of Occupational Therapy. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families and colleagues. A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently. Competence in using IT systems for record-keeping and reporting. NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification), or the willingness to work towards it. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment The advert will close at midnight on 3rd June 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 17th June 2026. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - To exhibit effective and adaptive communication skills - IT skills including e-mail, Word and Excel - Close team working - Professional attitude and appearance - Seeks guidance appropriately and proactively - Work under pressure - To work independently under the supervision of qualified Clinician - To administer clinical assessments, formulate treatment plans and carry out interventions with a specified patient group as determined by qualified Clinician - To be able to make informed decisions under guidance of a Team Leader - Good observation skills - Able to report on patient related activities accurately both verbally and in documentation - Able to effectively organise own time - Able to report / react to unexpected circumstances appropriately - Literacy and numeracy skills - Personal time management - Able to work within boundaries of job role - To be able to build a therapeutic rapport to engage patients in Occupational Therapy **Desirable** - Dealing with inappropriate and challenging behaviour - Managing resources, e.g. equipment stock levels - Prioritisation skills in order to manage a case load with indirect supervision from Team Leader - Awareness of needs of other members of the team - Ability to complete risk assessments ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of the role of confidentiality within healthcare - Knowledge of the roles of Occupational Therapy - Evidence of participation in personal / professional development activities - Knowledge of how to use adaptive equipment to help those with physical disability **Desirable** - To recognise how disability can affect patients performance in activities of daily living - To be aware of the Occupational therapy process in an acute care setting ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of managing a delegated workload, independently assessing, prescribing appropriate interventions and evaluating outcomes - Working in a variety of health / caring settings in a direct patient role - Working as a team member - Prioritising, planning and organising own tasks - Working within guidelines - Experience of working with challenging and complex patient groups - Working independently with indirect supervision - Assisting with personal care - Experience of moving and handing patients and equipment **Desirable** - Working with individuals with a disability / illness including assisting with personal care activities - Working with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, including discharge planning - Working in project groups on service development - Contributing to the development of learning environment - Experience of working in the NHS - Experience of working in an acute hospital - Experience of working in a Therapy Team and with a patient’s rehabilitation ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education to GSCE or similar level of attainment - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience in a health care setting - Evidence of relevant in service training **Desirable** - NVQ Level 3 Care certificate - Willingness to undertake relevant training in line with the demands of the role ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. - Willingness to change work team to suit service needs - Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress and can recognise when to use them and does so - Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude - To physically be able to navigate the demands of the role, for example, completing manual handling procedures with patients **Desirable** - Willingness to cover other Therapy Services as needed - Willingness to deal with transport of patients for home assessments and throughout the hospital ## Documents - [applicant information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10338262) - [information for applicants - completing your application (pdf, 394.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10338263) ## 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.