Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
| Posting date: | 19 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: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hailsham, BN27 4EP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9354-25-1474 |
Summary
Main Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Relationships: Plan and deliver meaningful, music-focussed sessions including, music appreciation, instrument-based activities, digital music production, singing or vocal work, rhythm exercises, songwriting, etc., working with occupational therapists to ensure they are aligned with service users' goals and occupational therapy principles. Work safely within a secure forensic environment, applying trauma-informed, recovery-focused practice and maintaining professional boundaries. Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, ward staff, the wider MDT and service users to support therapeutic goal-setting and care planning. Engage service users in person-centred activities, adapting approaches to individual abilities, interests, and needs. Maintain records of sessions, progress, and outcomes, contributing to evaluation, audit, and service development. Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and requirements. There will be access to regular supervision, reflective practice and training and development opportunities, including attendance to communities of practice. This role is part time (30 hours), across Monday - Friday. Flexible working requests will be considered. Please apply using the link in this advert. For any further information regarding the role and/or to arrange a visit, please contact: Amy Boot, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - amy.boot@nhs.net / 07471034261 or Emily Barnard, Acting Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist - emily.barnard15@nhs.net.