Job summary
Due to retirement, we have a very exciting opportunity available for a band 4 technical instructor at Wathwood Hospital to provide craft and vocational based activity.
We are looking for a creative and motivated individual to join the occupational therapy team to work within the craft room and the wider hospital. The craft room provides a range of practical activities for patients, and has facilities for woodwork, DIY, pottery, arts and craft. We have also facilitated basic mechanics sessions. This rare opportunity will bring change, and we are open to new and innovative ideas!
The hospital has excellent facilities for patients and provides a wide range of leisure, sport, craft, vocational and educational opportunities. There is also a large horticulture area which provides great links with the local community. The occupational therapy service is well established and provides a comprehensive range of interventions to promote rehabilitation and mental health recovery.
You must have relevant vocational/craft qualification or equivalent experience, and application of this in the workplace. You must have awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace.
Wathwood Hospital is a purpose-built, 78 bed adult male medium secure hospital in Rotherham South Yorkshire. Located in its own grounds and surrounded by open countryside and woods, it caters for those aged between 18 and 65 who require assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties in a secure environment.
Main duties of the job
To assist occupational therapists to develop, deliver and evaluate a needs-led programme of group and individual craft/vocational/practical activity as part of the occupational therapy programme. The post holder will facilitate purposeful and therapeutic activity within the designated areas (within the unit and in the community) and act as session lead as appropriate.
Ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure treatment environment within designated areas, including the development and adherence of group protocols, adhering to Trust policy and procedure, and risk management plans.
With support, keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with Trust Policy. Undertake administrative tasks relevant to the post as required by the service.
About us
#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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Informal visits and enquires are encouraged. Please contact Emma Parr for further information on 01709 870822 or Emma.Parr@nottshc.nhs.uk
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 or skill 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 / skill level is below the minimum 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Informal visits and enquires are encouraged. Please contact Emma Parr for further information on 01709 870822 or Emma.Parr@nottshc.nhs.uk
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 or skill 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 / skill level is below the minimum 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
Physical requirements
Essential
- 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
Essential
- GCSE/GCE in Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge in an area relevant to the post (vocational or craft-based skill)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Qualification or relevant experience in woodwork or trade skills
- Other accredited qualification or further training relevant to the post
Training
Essential
- Training specific to the area of expertise (such as trade skills, mechanics, craft, vocational skills)
- Willingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the area of expertise
Desirable
- Training specific to mental health care
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of using craft/technical skill in the workplace
- Experience of working with individuals experiencing mental illness
- Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
- Experience of daily organisation and planning of practical tasks with others to deliver a service
- Experience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services
Desirable
- Experience of working in forensic mental health/learning disability settings
- Experience of working in occupational therapy teams
- Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
- Experience of developing services
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the purpose of rehabilitation, recovery, and occupational therapy
- Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues
- Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Understanding of medium secure services and its purpose
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Good verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms
- Good IT skills to enable effective delivery of services
- Ability to identify risk in the craft room setting and adhere to relevant policy and procedure
Desirable
- Other skills relevant to the post
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Person Specification
Physical requirements
Essential
- 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
Essential
- GCSE/GCE in Maths and English or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge in an area relevant to the post (vocational or craft-based skill)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Qualification or relevant experience in woodwork or trade skills
- Other accredited qualification or further training relevant to the post
Training
Essential
- Training specific to the area of expertise (such as trade skills, mechanics, craft, vocational skills)
- Willingness to complete and engage in further training appropriate to the area of expertise
Desirable
- Training specific to mental health care
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of using craft/technical skill in the workplace
- Experience of working with individuals experiencing mental illness
- Experience of organising and facilitating group and individual patient sessions
- Experience of daily organisation and planning of practical tasks with others to deliver a service
- Experience and understanding of working in a team setting and communicating with a range of other colleagues and services
Desirable
- Experience of working in forensic mental health/learning disability settings
- Experience of working in occupational therapy teams
- Experience of providing skill specific supervision and training to colleagues
- Experience of developing services
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the purpose of rehabilitation, recovery, and occupational therapy
- Knowledge of health and safety within the workplace and patient clinical risk issues
- Awareness of confidentiality and professional boundaries in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Understanding of medium secure services and its purpose
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a non-judgmental and positive attitude towards working with mentally disordered offenders
- Ability to motivate others
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
- Good verbal and written communication and ability to communicate in a range of forms
- Good IT skills to enable effective delivery of services
- Ability to identify risk in the craft room setting and adhere to relevant policy and procedure
Desirable
- Other skills relevant to the post
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
