Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £27,485.00 to £30,162.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27485.00 - £30162.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 December 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5SN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9369-25-0819 |
Summary
This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing service needs. This job description is to be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder on an annual basis. General Information Equality and Diversity Devon Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce, reflecting the population we serve and the communities we work within. Applications are encouraged and welcomed from all people, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. The Trust expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises, respects and celebrates this diversity and challenges any form of discrimination. Part time, job share and flexible working applications will be considered and supported when operationally possible and reasonable adjustments will be made wherever possible. Recovery It is a requirement of all employees to have an understanding of the board principles of the Recovery Approach and to incorporate them into every aspect of their work in support of the Trust's aim to provide services that support people's recovery through being holistic and promoting social inclusion, self-management, personal autonomy and independence. Risk Management/ Health and Safety Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out and maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Records Management The post holder has responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements. Clinical Governance, Compliance and Performance The post holder will be responsible for proving that the Care Quality Commission outcome areas have been met in all registered/related activities for which the post holder in responsible. Where outcomes are not met the post holder is expected to put in place/recommend action to improve. The post holder will proactively seek and engage the support of the governance teams in the Compliance and Corporate Development directorate to gather information as required. The post holder will build an understanding of and adhere to the CQC guidelines as well as the Trust's guidelines on the approach to maintaining CQC registration. Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Prevention and Control policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimis the risk of healthcare associated infection. This includes for example, staff health and illness, screening and immunisation and dress code policies. Smoking The Trust operates a non smoking policy. Employees are not permitted to smoke anywhere within the premises of the Trust or when outside on official business. Staff must also be mindful of public perception and must therefore not smoke whilst travelling in Trust identified vehicles or when can be identified as Devon Partnership Mental Health trust staff. Policies and Procedures Trust employees are expected to follow Trust policies, procedures and guidance as well as professional standards and guidelines. It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself will all policies relevant to your job role. These are grouped into two sections, HR and Clinical and can be found on the Trust intranet site or via your line manager. You will also be required to comply with any training needs that arise from reviews or variations of policies and procedures. Safeguarding Safeguarding is part of everyday practice and all trust employees are required to work in accordance with policies, procedures and professional codes to safeguard people who use our service, their children, families and carers from abuse. Where staff work with adults, staff must be aware of any children that live with, or have contact with, the person in their care. They have a duty to promote the child's welfare and ensure their needs have been taken into account as part of the overall assessment and engage with out agencies as appropriate. All staff should have the knowledge and skills to work in such a way as to reduced the likelihood of abuse, they must be alert to, and take appropriate action in relation to, safeguarding issues. Where staff are unsure what appropriate action to take, they must always escalate their concerns and speak to a senior member staff or the DPT Safeguarding Team.