Job summary
Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle – 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our exciting rotation at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and Carlisle and District ICC.
The occupational therapy team works 7 days per week and all staff participate in a weekend rota.
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice or students who are nearing completion of their training. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be welcomed onto a rotation that covers Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, Acute Medical Unit and ED, Neuro Rehabilitation, Community Hospital and Community Rehabilitation Service. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a team, consolidating your skills as an independent practitioner, whilst also developing delegation skills to our dedicated support staff.
Our popular rotation appeals to Occupational Therapists wishing to explore specialist areas of practice with each rotation worked over 6 months.
You will enjoy the support of a strong Occupational Therapy network across both health and social care, which brings with it professional development opportunities.
You will have access to high quality, regular supervision as well as being encouraged to become an active member of our Band 5 Peer Support Group.
We will offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support, preceptorship, annual appraisal and a highly rewarding job to the successful candidate. We are keen to hear from both qualified, registered Occupational Therapists and those recently qualified who are awaiting HCPC registration in the coming months.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted: 13 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-26-7780638
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary and Carlisle Integrated Care Community (Hilltop Heights and Brampton Hospital and Brampton Hospital)
Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Job description
Responsibilities and essential criteria are outlined in the attached job description and person specification.
We require applicants to meet the essential criteria and must comply with immigration, DBS and other checks. Candidates applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and who meet all essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Benefits
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working scheme
* NHS Discounts*
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Excellent opportunities for development*
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
* Current registration with HCPC
Experience – Essential
* Wide range of practice educational placements
* Physical disability acute hospital placement
* Community Rehabilitation placement
* Use of reflection in practice
Experience – Desirable
* Use of standardised assessment
* Employment as an occupational therapist
* Experience of managing a caseload
Knowledge – Essential
* Continuing professional development with portfolio
* Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference
* Clinical governance
* Microsoft Word and use of Internet
* Equality legislation and best practice
Knowledge – Desirable
* Local and national health policy
* Evidence of relevant health related training courses
Skills and Appetencies – Essential
* Well developed communication skills
* High standard of written communication skills
* Good problem solving skills
* Reflective skills
* Organised team worker
* Enthusiasm
* Flexible approach
Personal Circumstances – Essential
* Ability to participate in weekend working rota
* Willing to participate in rotational scheme
Other Requirements – Essential
* Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
* Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality
Other Requirements – Desirable
* Driving licence
* Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
Employer details
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Cumberland Infirmary and Carlisle Integrated Care Community (Hilltop Heights and Brampton Hospital and Brampton Hospital)
Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
Legal
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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.
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.
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