Job summary
This is a not to be missed opportunity to join our team as a Technical and Vocation Instructor, to support recovery and rehabilitation of patients by working within models of vocation, occupation, and education across the forensic inpatient service.
You will be part of a fascinating and challenging area of patient care. The post is based within the medium and low secure forensic environment and offers opportunity to work within the therapies service to deliver effective assessment and interventions supporting the educational and vocational development of patients and enhancing occupational recovery.
Main duties of the job
The Technical and Vocational Instructor will deliver input to patients independently in relation to occupational therapy rehabilitation and vocational and educational attainment, with clinical supervision from a registered allied health professional. A key part of the role will include running a woodwork workshop and therefore you must have a relevant qualification, which could include a teaching qualification in woodwork or the built environment, and equivalent experience sufficient to run a workshop. The Technical and Vocational Instructor will ensure that service provision meets the service user needs in line with best practice, CQC standards and legislative frameworks. This includes the management and monitoring of COSHH and the maintenance of the workshop tools and machinery.
Applicants should have a strong value base and promote holistic person-centred care, while demonstrating respect and advocating for those with mental illness, learning disabilities and personality disorder. Experience of working within a mental health setting, a secure service, the criminal justice system or with people with behaviours of concern would be advantageous.
The Forensic Therapies Service is a well-established professional group in the service, offering excellent opportunities for professional development through joint working, supervision, training and other CPD opportunities.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To allow the post holder, with appropriate supervision, to work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner, as their training affords and within the scope of their job description, to engage in:
- Planning and provision of programmes of vocation and education, and therapeutic activities within a framework laid down by the Education and Development Tutor and Occupational Therapy, as part of the Forensic Therapies Service.
- Implementing and evaluating delegated evidence-based interventions for patients/clients in activities relating to their education, occupation and/or treatment programme
- Promote, develop and maintain basic vocational and education skills within inpatient forensic services
The post holder will be a core member of the Therapy Services, within the Forensic Services directorate, which provides a co-ordinated programme of interventions to meet the individual needs of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To allow the post holder, with appropriate supervision, to work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner, as their training affords and within the scope of their job description, to engage in:
- Planning and provision of programmes of vocation and education, and therapeutic activities within a framework laid down by the Education and Development Tutor and Occupational Therapy, as part of the Forensic Therapies Service.
- Implementing and evaluating delegated evidence-based interventions for patients/clients in activities relating to their education, occupation and/or treatment programme
- Promote, develop and maintain basic vocational and education skills within inpatient forensic services
The post holder will be a core member of the Therapy Services, within the Forensic Services directorate, which provides a co-ordinated programme of interventions to meet the individual needs of patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification (for example Level 3 City and Guilds) and/or demonstratable working experience in construction and the build environment (joinery, carpentry, plastering, bricklaying, DIY etc)
- Relevant teaching qualification or demonstrable experience teaching or coaching in relevant work area
- Evidence of continued professional development in relevant working area
Desirable
- Relevant qualification (Level 4 or Level 5 qualification) relevant to undertaking role
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clinical risk issues relevant to mental health, setting and general health and safety issues within workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of role of Assistant Practitioners and NHSE Support worker framework
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary or multiprofessional working within therapy teams or wider context
Experience
Essential
- Experience of facilitating individual or small group teaching/coaching/development/therapy in a workshop setting
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active service user/carer involvement and participation
- Experience of developing learning plans/support plans based on a review of individual learning needs
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with mental illness or learning disabilities or personality disorder
- Experience of working within a forensic or secure environment/setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification (for example Level 3 City and Guilds) and/or demonstratable working experience in construction and the build environment (joinery, carpentry, plastering, bricklaying, DIY etc)
- Relevant teaching qualification or demonstrable experience teaching or coaching in relevant work area
- Evidence of continued professional development in relevant working area
Desirable
- Relevant qualification (Level 4 or Level 5 qualification) relevant to undertaking role
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of clinical risk issues relevant to mental health, setting and general health and safety issues within workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of role of Assistant Practitioners and NHSE Support worker framework
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary or multiprofessional working within therapy teams or wider context
Experience
Essential
- Experience of facilitating individual or small group teaching/coaching/development/therapy in a workshop setting
- Evidence of promoting/supporting active service user/carer involvement and participation
- Experience of developing learning plans/support plans based on a review of individual learning needs
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults with mental illness or learning disabilities or personality disorder
- Experience of working within a forensic or secure environment/setting
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
