Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5 (CIC)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle - 37.5 hours per week We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapis...
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.
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.
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
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
Desirable
- Local and national health policy
- Evidence of relevant health related training courses
Skills and Apptitudes
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
Desirable
- Driving licence
- Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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