Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy Vocational Technical Instructor
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional evening and weekend working)
- Job ref
- 186-1166-25-FS
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Rampton Hospital
- Town
- Retford
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 The post qualifies for additional £7000 High Secure Lead
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Technical Instructor Vocational Services
Band 4
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Band 4 Technical Instructor to support Occupational Therapists and wider Vocational Services team in the provision of high quality work, activity and therapy programmes specifically Woodwork, for patients within a high secure hospital. Skill specific support and supervision will be provided to staff within the OT Team and work may include some evenings and weekend working.
In return we offer a supportive environment to work within a motivated team who want to deliver quality outcomes for our patient group. In addition to the basic salary we offer £7000 high secure allowance.
Main duties of the job
· Assist occupational therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programmes within the unit
· Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas
· Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy
· Contribute to the training of other staff as required.
· Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment within a designated area.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post is situated within the Forensic Division and located in a high secure setting. The post holder will work with patients who are at risk to themselves and others and require treatment in a high secure setting. The post holder will supervise, instruct and support patients in activities relating to their treatment programmes both within the unit and the community. Will hold particular responsibility for a specific area/activity.
· Keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust policy
· Maintain appropriate levels of purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas
· Assist occupational therapists in the development and delivery of agreed specific individual and group therapeutic programmes within the unit
· Actively contribute to service development activities
· To undertake escorting duties as requested
· Attend relevant meetings as required
· Communicate effectively within the occupational therapy team and with other colleagues
· Be involved in Clinical Governance activities as required
· Accurately record statistical information
· Provide both oral and written reports about patients as required
· Undertake administrative tasks as required by the occupational therapy team and the unit
· Maintain stock in designated area as required
· Work to a high standard in completion of all duties
· Participate in quality assurance programmes as required
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential criteria
- • Ability to undertake relevant mandatory training and engage in the management of violence and aggression
- • Occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort throughout the period of work to respond to incidents.
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential criteria
- • GCSE/GCE English Language or equivalent
- • NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge in an area relevant to the post (Vocational Skills)
Desirable criteria
- Accredited qualification or further training relevant to the post in Horticulture, Trade skills, Animal husbandry.
Training
Essential criteria
- • Training specific to the area of expertise (such as vocational skills, group working
- • Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in forensic, mental health or learning disability settings.
- Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Understanding the purpose of rehabilitation/recovery and occupational therapy
- • Awareness of health and safety and clinical risk issues.
- • Awareness of confidentiality issues in a healthcare setting.
Desirable criteria
- Working knowledge of Rampton High Secure Hospital and its purpose and procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload.
- • Ability to work effectively without continuous direct supervision
- • Good verbal and written communication, negotiation and liaison skills.
- • Basic IT skills.
- • Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude to working with mentally disordered offenders.
- • Adaptability and flexibility.
Desirable criteria
- Other skills relevant to the post.
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Muldoon
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01777247597
- Additional information
Mark Atkinson Team Leader 01777 248321 ext 7910
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