Occupational Therapist Band 5

North Cumbria Integrated Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Development opportunities

NHS Pension scheme

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Occupational Therapist in Carlisle for a 12-month fixed term, 30 hours per week on the neurological rehabilitation ward. The role offers induction, preceptorship, and strong supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated OT network, have access to professional development, and participate in a weekend rota, contributing to high-quality patient care in stroke and neuro

Qualifications

• Degree in occupational therapy and HCPC registration required.
• Experience in stroke and neurological rehabilitation is desirable.
• Able to work with an MDT and develop delegation skills.
• Weekend rota availability and ability to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in stroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation within MDT.
• Work as an independent practitioner with supervision as needed.
• Contribute to professional development and peer support activities.
• Provide weekend rota coverage and participate in induction/preceptorship.

Skills

Well developed communication skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Reflective skills

Organised team worker

Enthusiasm

Flexible approach

Education

Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent

HCPC registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Internet

Job description

Job summary

Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle - 12 month fixed term, 30 hours per week, based on the neurological rehabilitation ward.

We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within stroke and neurological practise.

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 into the neurological rehabilitation team where you will have opportunity to develop your skills in stroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation. You will have the opportunity to work as part of an MDT team, consolidating your skills as an independent practitioner, whilst also developing delegation skills to our dedicated support staff.

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.

• 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.

Details

Date posted: 19 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 262-A-26-8246624-A

Closing date: 09 November 2026

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.

Certificate of sponsorship

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.

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.

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.

• 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
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

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

• Essential: Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Essential: Current registration with HCPC

Experience

• Essential: Wide range of practice educational placements.
• Essential: Physical disability acute hospital placement.
• Essential: Use of reflection in practice
• Desirable: Use of standardised assessment.
• Desirable: Employment as an occupational therapist
• Desirable: Experience of managing a caseload
• Desirable: Community Rehabilitation placement

Knowledge

• Essential: Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Essential: Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Essential: Clinical governance
• Essential: Microsoft Word and use of Internet
• Essential: Equality legislation and best practice
• Desirable: Local and national health policy
• Desirable: Evidence of relevant health related training courses

Skills and aptitudes

• Essential: Well developed communication skills
• Essential: High standard of written communication skills
• Essential: Good problem solving skills
• Essential: Reflective skills
• Essential: Organised team worker
• Essential: Enthusiasm
• Essential: Flexible approach

Personal circumstances

• Essential: Ability to participate in weekend working rota

Other requirements

• Essential: Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Essential: Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and/or equipment across the locality
• Desirable: Driving licence
• Desirable: Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

Employer details

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom. Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/

Contact

Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy: Claire Allison, [e-mail], 01228814445

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applicants must have current UK professional registration with NHS Careers guidance available via the employer website.