Overview
Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle - 30 hours per week. Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The closing date is 16 February 2026.
We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our 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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our policy for eligible vacancies.
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Eligibility, compliance and benefits
Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
* Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 (deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment)
* Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 (deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment)
NCIC 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. *
*Subject to eligibility
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
* Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
* Current registration with HCPC
Experience
* Wide range of practice educational placements
* Physical disability acute hospital placement
* Community Rehabilitation placement
* Use of reflection in practice
* Use of standardised assessment
* Employment as an occupational therapist
* Experience of managing a caseload
Knowledge
* 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
* Local and national health policy
* Evidence of relevant health related training courses
Skills and Aptitudes
* High standard of written communication skills
* Organised team worker
* Flexible approach
Personal Circumstances
* Ability to participate in weekend working rota
* Willing to participate in rotational scheme
Other Requirements
* Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
* Able to travel independently of public transport and transport patients and/or equipment across the locality
* Driving licence
* Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary and Carlisle Integrated Care Community (Hilltop Heights and Brampton Hospital) and Brampton Hospital
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
262-A-26-7749101
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary and Carlisle Integrated Care Community (Hilltop Heights and Brampton Hospital) and Brampton Hospital
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