Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a competent and enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our friendly, well-established Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Service in Northumberland and North Tyneside. You will be based at Hexham General however the post will involve community work and you will be requried to travel between sites. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapists, carrying out assessments and treatment sessions for patients within our service, this may include both clinic and community work such as delivering/fitting equipment in patient's homes, supporting with group work and education sessions and provision of appropriate splints as assessed by the OT to support hand function difficulties. You will be required to work well as part of a team but lone and autonomous working is also required.
Our hours of operation are Mon- Fri, 8-5pm.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience;

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above/equivalent or the willingness to complete within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience/and or qualifications.
• Education to GCSE or equivalent.
• A basic understanding of the philosophy of OT and its various core skills.
• An understanding of relevant legislative procedures within the OT department,
• Including Health and Safety at work and Moving and Handling.
• Ability to work independently or jointly with another member of staff.

About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us.
We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-7471112IO
Job locations
Hexham General Hospital
Corbridge Road
Hexham
NE46 1QJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the post holder will be expected to:

• Assist with providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service
• Carryout assessments and other tasks that have initially been screened by the therapist. This may include minor adaptations and equipment e.g. grab rails, banisters etc. and the completion of pre-operative assessments.
• To carry out appropriate intervention requesting advice or support as required.
• To perform any other task requested by the therapist appropriate to their remit, role and responsibilities.
• Assist the therapist in facilitating safe discharge of patients from care including delivery and fitting of equipment that has been agreed as been needed.
• Undertake appropriate training as indicated by the therapist specific to the client group encountered.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist (OT) the post holder will be expected to:

• Assist with providing a comprehensive occupational therapy service
• Carryout assessments and other tasks that have initially been screened by the therapist. This may include minor adaptations and equipment e.g. grab rails, banisters etc. and the completion of pre-operative assessments.
• To carry out appropriate intervention requesting advice or support as required.
• To perform any other task requested by the therapist appropriate to their remit, role and responsibilities.
• Assist the therapist in facilitating safe discharge of patients from care including delivery and fitting of equipment that has been agreed as been needed.
• Undertake appropriate training as indicated by the therapist specific to the client group encountered.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Education to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above/equivalent or the willingness to complete within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience/and or qualifications.

Desirable

• Group skills
• Food handling

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Education to GCSE or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or above/equivalent or the willingness to complete within 12 months of employment or equivalent experience/and or qualifications.

Desirable

• Group skills
• Food handling

Skills Required