Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme + after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (Band 3) for Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. 37.5 hours per week, fixed term up to 12 months (maternity cover) and a 7-day service including some bank holiday and weekend work.

The post is based at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle with NHS AfC Band 3 salary. The successful applicant will assist the Occupational Therapist, supervise patients in therapy activities, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Experience as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
• Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapist and carry out delegated duties.
• Supervise and instruct patients in activities related to their treatment.
• Provide feedback to Occupational Therapist and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Care certificate

OT assistant experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and maths

QCF III (health)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area 200031 WCH and CIC OT Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Up to 12 months maternity leave cover) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (7 day service which will include some bank holiday and weekend working) Job ref 262-A-26-8245181

Site Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle Town Carlisle Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor 37.5 hours per week.

Fixed term (up to 12 months) maternity leave cover

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Occupational Therapy team at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor.

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor will assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out delegated duties, within the acute team at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

They will supervise and instruct the patients in activities relating to their treatment programme and regularly feedback to the Occupational Therapist.

The service is part of a strong Occupational Therapy network, with links to the team at the West Cumberland Hospital, as well as the wider health and social care settings across North Cumbria. This provides many professional development opportunities and there is a strong focus on CPD within the team. You will have access to high quality, regular clinical supervision, and we offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support and a highly rewarding job to the successful applicant.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION :

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

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. Please see our Policy for eligiblevacancies.

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

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 can offer successful future employees the following 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

Person specification

Other requirements

• Support equality and value diversity.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Willing to participate in rotational post if required.
• Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport

Personal Circumstances

• Commitment to life long learning.
• Self-motivated.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers and work with them in a supported environment.
• Good personal organisation skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Observational skills.
• Ability to complete patient assessments in domiciliary settings.
• Ability to teach practical skills.
• Able to use own initiative.

Knowledge

• Physical disability and its impact on lifestyle.
• Professional conduct requirements.
• Understanding of the principles and techniques of Occupational Therapy
• Specialised occupational therapy equipment.
• Equality legislation and best practice.
• Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.

Experience

• Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in an MDT.
• Caring responsibilities.
• Experience of facilitating groups
• Employment in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.
• GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Karen Barwick Job title Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01228 814445

Address South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
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