Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Cockermouth & Maryport Therapy Team, located in North Cumbria, next to the beautiful Lake District.
We are a motivated and proactive team, supporting a varied workload. We provide admission prevention, supported discharge, long term rehab and post op care / advice. We assess and treat patients within community hospital setting as well as their home environment, as an out-patient and in clinics setting.
The team consists of OTs, Physios, HCP Co-coordinators, APs, Hub administrators, RAs and Home Care Practitioners (HCP). We work very closely with the District Nurse team, GP practices as well as many other community services and agencies / professionals as part of the MDT.
There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development. This post offers the chance to develop clinical, supervisory and managerial skills so would suit an experienced band 5 wanting to step up to a band 6 level.
The successful candidate will need to be motivated and able to demonstrate excellent assessment and communication skills as well as good team working. Ideally with previous experience working in the community, leading group sessions and managing clients with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
The Community Care Group provides a range of adult community health services to people living within North Cumbria
We work closely with Commissioners, GPs, Acute Services, Community hospitals, CHOC, Cumbria County Council Adult Social Care and third sector organisations. It's key community health focus is to provide care to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early discharge and where possible to enable patients to manage their own conditions and remain in their own homes, enhancing both their independence and quality of life.
The Community Rehab Teams in the Maryport & Cockermouth ICC provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of long and short-term conditions, working closely with our health and social care colleagues.
Patients are seen as in-patients (in Community Hospital beds or Interim Community beds); in their own homes (including residential and nursing homes) or as out-patients (in clinic setting or Rehab Gym)
The core working hours of the service are Mon to Fri 8.00-16.00 but the post holder will be included on a rota to cover late shifts, weekend working and bank holidays. This is to support ICC working 7 days a week, 365 days a year 8am until 8pm.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
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
- 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.
Job description
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.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- 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.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
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.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
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
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
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
Job description
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.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- 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.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
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.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
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
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
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
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
- Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students.
- Experience of Audit procedures.
- Extensive clinical experience, including individual and group work.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a range of settings.
- Experience of conducting audit and / or research
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Clinical application of a variety of MOHO tools
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Educator qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Understanding and application of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
- Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions/techniques related to clinical specialty.
- Demonstrable knowledge and confidence in communicating the role of Occupational Therapy.
- Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision.
- Understanding of evidence based practice and its application.
- Detailed knowledge of legislation related to current practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of the Model of Human Occupation
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills.
- Understanding of current political climate affecting Health issues.
- I.T. Use of Databases and word processing and standard office packages.
- Critically analyse research and apply to practice
- Have understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities that clients may access.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise junior or support staff.
- Credibility in main area of practice.
- Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, quickly and effectively, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways.
- Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate the need for treatment.
- Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
- Ability to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately.
- IT skills including word processing, e-mail skills.
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to deliver training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
- Resource management skills / training.
- Provision of Clinical Supervision.
- Experience in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Understanding of clinical competence.
- Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Excellent communicator with all members of multi-disciplinary care teams.
- Self motivator.
- Professional attitude to work and team members.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service
- Commitment to Professional Development.
- Commitment to maintaining evidence based practice.
- Able to travel (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
- Able to work 7 days per week.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Registration with the Health professions Council
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration clinical experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Evidence of working on own initiative, managing time and prioritising
- Experience of extended role clinical responsibilities.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff and students.
- Experience of Audit procedures.
- Extensive clinical experience, including individual and group work.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a range of settings.
- Experience of conducting audit and / or research
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Clinical application of a variety of MOHO tools
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons in Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Ability to share/cascade relevant knowledge and skills
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Educator qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
- Understanding and application of the Model of Human Occupation and associated assessment tools.
- Knowledge and experience of Occupational Therapy outcome measures.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic interventions/techniques related to clinical specialty.
- Demonstrable knowledge and confidence in communicating the role of Occupational Therapy.
- Knowledge of current NHS trends/policy which influence service provision.
- Understanding of evidence based practice and its application.
- Detailed knowledge of legislation related to current practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the principals of clinical governance and its application.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice relating to occupational therapy
- Knowledge and understanding of a range of physical and mental health conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of the Model of Human Occupation
- Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Understanding of team dynamics
- Knowledge of the basic principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Training and presentation skills.
- Understanding of current political climate affecting Health issues.
- I.T. Use of Databases and word processing and standard office packages.
- Critically analyse research and apply to practice
- Have understanding and knowledge of local area and facilities that clients may access.
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to supervise junior or support staff.
- Credibility in main area of practice.
- Ability to perform under pressure across different service areas, quickly and effectively, making timely decisions and following through available agreed care pathways.
- Ability to assess, prioritise and co-ordinate the need for treatment.
- Ability to use learned knowledge to change practice and motivate staff
- Ability to make decisions autonomously and delegate work appropriately.
- IT skills including word processing, e-mail skills.
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to deliver training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies.
- Resource management skills / training.
- Provision of Clinical Supervision.
- Experience in clinical audit.
Desirable
- Training and Presentation Skills.
- Understanding of clinical competence.
- Knowledge of Infection Control issues.
- Understand and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Excellent communicator with all members of multi-disciplinary care teams.
- Self motivator.
- Professional attitude to work and team members.
- Able to work independently or as part of a team.
- A keen desire and ability to continue to develop the departmental Service
- Commitment to Professional Development.
- Commitment to maintaining evidence based practice.
- Able to travel (and at times) transport patients within the locality.
- Able to work 7 days per week.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Registration with the Health professions Council
- Membership of professional body
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
