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B6 Occupational Therapist Community Rehabilitation
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area occupational therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Part time
* Job share
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
* Other
22.5 hours per week (7 day service, including bank holidays. 8am-6pm. Flexible working available.) Job ref 262-A-26-7987413
Site Cleator moor health centre Town cleator moor Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 04/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to work within the community rehabilitation therapy team at Copeland ICC, in the beautiful rural western lake district, Cumbria. This position includes weekend working and evening, however flexible working patterns can be considered.
We are a friendly and supportive team that consists of OTs, Physios, Home Care Practitioners and their senior co‑ordinators, Hub administrators and Rehab Assistants. We work closely with the MDT including community nurses, GP practices as well as many other community services, agencies and professionals.
The post holder will manage a defined caseload of patients, aged over 18 with a wide range of health and occupational challenges. Using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and community settings whilst facilitating safe and efficient discharge planning. They will provide leadership and supervision to junior and support staff, apprentices and students within the team.
This post covers both a community inpatient unit and community working across a rural area. The post holder will be required to be able to travel independently to locations where patients reside.
Main duties of the job
The Community Care Group provides a range of adult community health services to people living within North West Cumbria. It’s key community health focus is to provide care to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate timely discharge and where possible to enable patients to manage their own conditions and remain in their own homes, enhancing both their independence and quality of life.
The Community Rehab Teams in the Copeland ICC provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of long and short-term conditions, working closely with our health and social care colleagues.
Patients are seen as in‑patients (in Community Hospital beds or Interim Community beds); in their own homes (including residential and nursing homes) or as out‑patients (in clinic setting or Rehab Gym).
There is a strong focus on professional development opportunities and CPD within the team. You will have access to quality, regular clinical supervision, and we offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support and a highly rewarding job to the successful applicant.
The core working hours of the service are Mon to Fri 8.00-16.00 but the post holder will be included on a rota to cover late shifts, weekend working and bank holidays. This is to support ICC working 7 days a week, 365 days a year 8am until 8pm.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
* Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
* Registration with the Health Professions Council
* Evidence of CPD
Experience
* Post‑registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
* Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
* Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities
* Experience of supervision of junior staff and students
* Experience of Audit procedures
* Extensive clinical experience, including individual and group work
* Experience of working within a range of settings
* Experience of conducting audit and / or research
* Experience of staff management
* Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non‑professionally aligned staff
* Clinical application of a variety of standardised assessment
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
* Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures
* Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions/techniques related to clinical specialty
* Demonstrable knowledge and confidence in communicating the role of Occupational Therapy
* Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision
* Understanding of evidence based practice and its application
* Detailed knowledge of legislation related to current practice
* Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application
* Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
* Knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and mental health conditions
* Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
* Understanding of team dynamics
* Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical governance
* Training and presentation skills.
* Understanding of current political climate affecting Health issues.
* IT use of Databases and word processing and standard office packages.
* Critically analyse research and apply to practice Have understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities that clients may access.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
* Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
* Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
* Ability to build effective working relationships.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to supervise junior or support staff.
* Credibility in main area of practice.
* Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, quickly and effectively, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways.
* Ability to assess, prioritise and co‑ordinate the need for treatment.
* Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
* Ability to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately.
* Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
* Ability to deliver training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
* Provision of Clinical Supervision.
* Experience in clinical audit.
* Training and Presentation Skills.
* Understanding of clinical competence.
* Knowledge of Infection Control issues
* Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Personal Circumstances
* Excellent communicator with all members of multi‑disciplinary care teams.
* Self motivator.
* Professional attitude to work and team members.
* Able to work independently or as part of a team.
* A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service.
* Commitment to Professional Development.
* Commitment to maintaining evidence based practice.
* Able to travel (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
* Able to work 7 days per week.
Other requirements
* Registration with the Health Professions Council
* Membership of professional body
* Membership of special interest group
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS Discounts
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
Conditions
Work: 22.5 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 8.00‑16.00, with coverage for late shifts, weekend working and bank holidays). Travel independently to patient locations required. Shift work may include evenings and weekends.
Salary is pro rata on a yearly basis, ranging from £39,959 to £48,117 depending on experience.
Working hours: 7 days a week, 8am until 8pm (service operating 365 days).
All staff are expected to support sustainability and the Trust’s commitment to safe, high quality care.
Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration; see registration requirement above.
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