Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

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, 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.

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.