B6 Occupational Therapist Community Rehabilitation
The closing date is 07 June 2026.
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. We have full time and part time positions available which includes weekend working, however flexible working patterns can be considered.
We are a friendly and supportive team that consists of OTs, Physios, HCP co‑ordinators, APs, Hub administrators, Rehab Assistants and Home Care Practitioners. We work closely with the MDT including DNs, 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 support staff 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 Cumbria. Its key community health focus is to provide care to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge and, where possible, enable patients to manage their own conditions and remain in their own homes, enhancing both 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 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 high quality, regular clinical supervision, an excellent induction, ongoing professional support and a highly rewarding job.
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, supporting ICC working 7 days a week, 365 days a year 8am until 8pm.
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.
* 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
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.
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 principles 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.
* I.T. 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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:
* 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.
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
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full‑time, Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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