# Technical Instructor - Woodworks > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Devon Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/technical-instructor-woodworks/67f8a691-7cf3-4359-b1f7-eeff0a8ee446 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/technical-instructor-woodworks/67f8a691-7cf3-4359-b1f7-eeff0a8ee446.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Devon Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 to £31,157 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T12:05:05.752Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9369-26-0488?employerCode=C9369 - **Application URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/application/C9369-26-0488/pre-application-questions-pause?referrer=jobadvert&ref=C9369-26-0488 - **Employer website:** https://www.dpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary The post holder will work as part of the New Leaf team within Vocational Rehabilitation Services; based largely in our Woodwork department. The role of a Technical Instructor \[TI\] is to support and enable people who may have a broad range of mental health challenges to engage in the activities and processes that form part of the day to day vocational rehabilitation experience. A TI will be expected to provide guidance and instruction around tasks and mentor people on vocational placement at New Leaf toward meeting their individual goals on a recovery focused pathway. The Technical Instructor role supports people attending New Leaf to identify and achieve personal recovery goals through building therapeutic relationships that support the sharing of knowledge and experience. Working with the individual to gain confidence through work experience, building self-esteem through learning new skills and working toward agreed goals in a practical working environment that supports progression into paid employment, volunteering or further learning opportunities. ### Main duties of the job It is expected that the post holder will be empathetic and communicate tactfully and sensitively at all times with people using the services, carers, other mental health professionals and employers as required. Maintain professional and respectful communications with commercial and public customers of New Leaf and liaise as necessary to support the commercial activities and vocational aims of the service. Liaise closely with Vocational Specialists and all relevant health professionals and named individuals concerning relevant aspects of the persons placement at New Leaf to support achieving vocational goals and the holistic wellbeing of a person as appropriate. Hold a case list of patients for whom you are the identified technical instructor. Provide support to other departments as required or at times of staff shortage. Work in groups or individually with people using the service in appropriate activities, providing advice and instruction as appropriate. Contribute to organising and planning training programmes and facilitate visits to other relevant providers in meeting vocational goals. ### About us About Devon Partnership Trust We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do Our values We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. ### Details - Date posted: 03 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 4 - Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: C9369-26-0488 - Job locations: Newleaf, Farm House Rise, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8AB, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description to give full detail of the Woodwork Technical Instructor postion. ## Job Details The post holder will work as part of the New Leaf team within Vocational Rehabilitation Services; based largely in our Woodwork department. The role of a Technical Instructor \[TI\] is to support and enable people who may have a broad range of mental health challenges to engage in the activities and processes that form part of the day to day vocational rehabilitation experience. A TI will be expected to provide guidance and instruction around tasks and mentor people on vocational placement at New Leaf toward meeting their individual goals on a recovery focused pathway. The Technical Instructor role supports people attending New Leaf to identify and achieve personal recovery goals through building therapeutic relationships that support the sharing of knowledge and experience. Working with the individual to gain confidence through work experience, building self-esteem through learning new skills and working toward agreed goals in a practical working environment that supports progression into paid employment, volunteering or further learning opportunities. ## Job Description It is expected that the post holder will be empathetic and communicate tactfully and sensitively at all times with people using the services, carers, other mental health professionals and employers as required. Maintain professional and respectful communications with commercial and public customers of New Leaf and liaise as necessary to support the commercial activities and vocational aims of the service. Liaise closely with Vocational Specialists and all relevant health professionals and named individuals concerning relevant aspects of the persons placement at New Leaf to support achieving vocational goals and the holistic wellbeing of a person as appropriate. Hold a case list of patients for whom you are the identified technical instructor. Provide support to other departments as required or at times of staff shortage. Work in groups or individually with people using the service in appropriate activities, providing advice and instruction as appropriate. Contribute to organising and planning training programmes and facilitate visits to other relevant providers in meeting vocational goals. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description to give full detail of the Woodwork Technical Instructor postion. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Please refer to the attached job description to give full detail of the Woodwork Technical Instructor position and criteria required. **Desirable** - Please refer to the attached job description to give full detail of the Woodwork Technical Instructor position and criteria required. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Please refer to the attached job description to give full detail of the Woodwork Technical Instructor position and criteria required. **Desirable** - Please refer to the attached job description to give full detail of the Woodwork Technical Instructor position and criteria required. ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, 505 KB)](document:2979598) - [Additional Support for Job Seekers (DOCX, 69 KB)](document:2979599) - [Using AI Responsibly in Your Job Application (DOCX, 25 KB)](document:2979600) ## 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.