Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5 (CIC): Sponsorship Available

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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

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)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 25 October 2026

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