Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)

Integrated Care System; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in North Cumbria is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to assist in patient treatment and therapy programs. This position is a development post with opportunities for progression to Band 3. The ideal candidate will have a care certificate or be willing to obtain it. This role offers 27 hours per week with a focus on patient supervision and communication, ideal for a motivated individual interested in professional development.

Benefits

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33

Access to NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Experience in facilitating groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in delegated duties.
• Supervise and instruct patients in treatment activities.
• Provide feedback to the Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Ability to establish relationships with patients

Good personal organisation skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to complete patient assessments

Observational skills

Education

Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

GCSE English and maths or equivalent

Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent

QCF III (health) or willingness to undertake

Job description

Go back North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor 27 hours per week.

Band 2 /3 development post will be considered and will be expected to be achieved within 18 months (maximum). For the development post you will be required to complete QCF level 3 in health and social care to progress to band 3.

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 hospital team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

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 additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.

• 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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

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.
• Tact.
• 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.

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.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£24,465 to £26,598 a yearPer annum pro rata