Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (WCH)

NHS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join their team. You will assist in delivering high-quality care to patients while gaining access to professional development opportunities. The role requires skills such as team collaboration and effective communication. A commitment to ongoing learning is essential, and a supportive work environment is promised.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience as an occupational therapy assistant in an acute hospital setting.
• Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Willingness to undertake QCF III (health).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Occupational Therapist with delegated duties.
• Supervise and instruct patients in their treatment programmes.
• Regularly feedback to the Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers

Good personal organisation skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to demonstrate compassionate values

Observational skills

Education

GCSE English and maths or equivalent

Care Certificate or willingness to undertake

Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent

Job description

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (WCH)

The closing date is 05 December 2025

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor 30 hours per week, fixed term 24 months

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Occupational Therapy team at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven 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 West Cumberland Hospital.

They will supervise and instruct 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 Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, 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.

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 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 eligible vacancies.

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 £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. 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

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

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.

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.

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata