NHSCT_Occupational Therapy Technician Band 4
Ref: 55678924
Branch: Northern HSC Trust Area
Location: Holywell Hospital Site
Directorate: Mental Health, Learning Disability and CWB Division
Functional Area: Occupational Therapy
Salary: Band 4 (£27,485 - £30,162)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closes: Tue, 24 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
Interview Dates: To be confirmed

Applications received after the advertised closing date and time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage.

A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026.

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Flexible Working
We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role.

NHSCT Values
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective health and social care (HSC) services to the population of the Northern Trust area in Northern Ireland.

We provide compassionate care with our community in our community. In order to do this we require the commitment of a highly skilled and professional workforce that meets the need of the service.

• Working Together: We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all.
• Compassion: We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for, support and our colleagues.
• Excellence: We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes.
• Openness and Honesty: We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour.

Job Title
Occupational Therapy Technician Community Rehabilitation Team
Band: 4
Directorate/Division: MHLDCW / Mental Health
Initial Location: Holywell Hospital, Antrim
Reports To: Occupational Therapist Community Rehabilitation Team and Team Lead Community Rehabilitation Team
Accountable To: Professional Head of OT NHSCT and Director Mental Health and Disability Services
Flexible Working Provisions Available: Part-time working

Job Summary
This post holder will be part of the Community Rehabilitation team which will facilitate and support adults who have mental health conditions and who require long term rehabilitation within the community setting. The post holder will use their skills under the direction and guidance of an Occupational Therapist to assist in the provision of recovery focused, client centred interventions.

Key Result Areas and Main Responsibilities

• Work alongside and under the direction of Occupational Therapists in helping implement rehabilitation programmes to support clients with mental health needs within a community setting.
• Undertake work as directed by Occupational Therapists with adults who have a variety of mental health conditions. On occasions clients may also have physical health difficulties and/or learning disabilities.
• Carry out programmes, either individually or in groups, under the direction and guidance of Occupational Therapists as appropriate to meet the assessed needs of clients.
• Carry out delegated tasks, be involved in regular reviews and report back to Occupational Therapists regarding clients' response to treatment programmes, changes in their home environment and associated risks, including behaviours that may affect Occupational Therapy involvement.
• Be responsible for a delegated caseload and for organising own workload in line with agreed service priorities under the direct supervision of an Occupational Therapist and in conjunction with Team Lead.
• Use graded activities (physical, social, creative, practical and therapeutic) to achieve recovery goals in the areas of ADL, productivity and leisure.
• Keep accurate and up to date clinical records, to agreed Trust standards, both written and electronic to include PARIS, and ensure findings are reported to the supervising Therapists as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team setting to ensure effective delivery of a community based therapeutic programme to clients and participate fully in team activities and team development.
• Engage and form effective professional relationships with clients and their carers.
• Develop rapport with clients to encourage their interest and participation in activity and obtain information from them regarding their interests.
• Observe clients during activities and report back to the relevant Occupational Therapist information regarding clients.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality with regard to clients.
• Provide transport for clients as required and ensure that car insurance is appropriate.
• Assist with the maintenance of stock levels of equipment and with the maintenance of equipment, recommending the need for items as required.
• May be required to assist in the induction of students, new staff and/or volunteers.
• Carry out other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Occupational Therapists or Team Lead.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours as the needs of the service demand, including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays if required.
• Safeguard the welfare and safety of staff or clients as outlined in the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and subsequent legislation.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, participate in audit activity to support the provision of a quality service.
• Take responsibility for participation in and using supervision effectively.
• Contribute to quality assurance initiatives in relation to service development and delivery.
• Keep abreast of new technology and professional development through in-service training and attendance on courses.
• Participate in Northern Trust staff Performance Review.
• Engage in training appropriate to the post.

General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

• At all times provide a caring service and treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
• At all times demonstrate the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness and Honesty and Compassion.
• Carry out their duties in a manner which assures patient and client safety.
• Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control.
• Demonstrate their commitment through regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
• Comply with the Trust's Smoke Free Policy.
• Carry out their duties in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Adhere to the equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment.
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Employees and the code of conduct for their own profession where applicable.
• Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency, and act in accordance with the NHSCT Raising Concerns Policy.

Records Management
All employees of the Northern Health and Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Right to Work in the UK
This role may not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa (including a Health and Care Worker visa) and the Trust would therefore be unable to employ anyone who requires sponsorship.

Hours: Part-time hours of duty are 22.5 hours per week, exclusive of meal times.

Medical: Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment.

Holidays: 27 days each year; 29 days after 5 years' service; 33 days after 10 years' service and 10 statutory and public holidays pro rata.

Pension: The post-holder can participate in the Health and Social Care Pension Scheme.

Probationary Period: You will serve a probationary period of normally six months.

Waiting List: A waiting list may be compiled for similar permanent/temporary, part-time posts which may arise within the next 6 months in Antrim.

Essential Criteria
Experience and qualifications: 3 GCSEs (Grade A-C) or equivalent to include English Language plus 1 year's employed (paid or unpaid) experience working directly with elderly, physically disabled, learning disabled or mentally ill people, or NVQ Level 3 in Care or relevant subject plus 1 year's experience working directly with these client groups, or 2 and a half years' paid experience working directly with these client groups.

Other: Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment, or access to an approved form of transport where a disability prohibits driving. Awareness of possible car insurance implications for work-related use.

Skills and abilities: Proficiency in practical skills; ability to communicate effectively, verbally, non-verbally and in writing; organisational and recording skills; ability to work in a team setting and accept responsibility for carrying out delegated tasks independently.

Knowledge: Knowledge of the role of an Occupational Therapist and of the role of Technician; awareness of the needs of mentally ill people in a range of different settings; awareness of developing trends in Health and Social Care provision as they relate to occupational therapy; knowledge of Health and Safety issues.

Willing and able to work flexible hours as the needs of the service demand, including weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis if required. You will be required from time to time to work in other teams within and across localities as directed by management.

Value Based Recruitment
Value Based Recruitment is a process adopted by the Northern Trust to attract and select employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with those of the Trust. Candidates shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, competencies and values at interview.

Criminal Offences, Investigations and Charges
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with the Trust. As part of Recruitment and Selection it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

The NHSCT is an equal opportunities employer. Successful applicants may be required to attend a Health Assessment, can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, and have the right to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment.