Job summary
37.5 hours - Temporary Contract
We are looking for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotational scheme throughout acute hospitals and community settings. This is a temporary post to cover a maternity leave vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be welcomed onto a rotation that covers medical, surgical, orthopaedics, stroke rehabilitation, paediatrics and community hospital wards based in West Cumberland Hospital and Workington . You'll have the opportunity to work as part of a team, consolidating your skills as an independent practitioner, whilst also developing delegation skills to our dedicated support staff.
Our popular rotation appeals to Occupational Therapists wishing to explore specialist areas of practice with each rotation worked over 6 months.
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'll 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 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. Were 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
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information
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?
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
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
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information
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?
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as per training across a variety of clinical settings
- CPD Portfolio demonstrating varied clinical learning experiences
Desirable
- Additional health related experience in health care.
- Evidence of post registration, OT experience in acute settings.
- Evidence of post registration, OT experience in community settings.
- Evidence of post registration, OT experience in paediatrics.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound theoretical knowledge of occupational therapy process.
- Knowledge and understanding of current OT best practice and evidence based practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the wide range of models of occupational therapy and their application in clinical setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Risk Management
- Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct and of Confidentiality
Desirable
- Use of standardised assessment tools
- Use of outcome measures
- Awareness of key NHS drivers for change.
- Evidence of relevant health related courses.
Skills & aptitidues
Essential
- Problem solving and analytical skills Enthusiastic
- Dexterity required to fit wide range of equipment
- IT Literate
- Good personal organisation skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a wide variety of health settings.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to develop experience in planning and implementing different treatment approaches.
- Ability to quickly foster and develop therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to quickly foster and develop professional relationships.
- Awareness of and commitment toward MDT working
- Proactive in managing safe and effective discharges.
- Ability to work as part of the MDT, using initiative appropriately
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team Player
- Willing to provide evidence of professional development.
- Ability to participate in weekend working on a rota basis if required
- Willing to participate in rotational scheme where available
- Able to travel and transport patients across Copeland and Allerdale.
- Able to work without direct supervision in community settings
- Commitment to Professional development.
Desirable
- A demonstrable interest in working with people and problem solving
Other Requirements
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Full clean current UK Driving Licence
- Access to a car to undertake home visits with or without patients
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
- Membership of Specialist OT body.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration experience
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience as per training across a variety of clinical settings
- CPD Portfolio demonstrating varied clinical learning experiences
Desirable
- Additional health related experience in health care.
- Evidence of post registration, OT experience in acute settings.
- Evidence of post registration, OT experience in community settings.
- Evidence of post registration, OT experience in paediatrics.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound theoretical knowledge of occupational therapy process.
- Knowledge and understanding of current OT best practice and evidence based practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the wide range of models of occupational therapy and their application in clinical setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Risk Management
- Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct and of Confidentiality
Desirable
- Use of standardised assessment tools
- Use of outcome measures
- Awareness of key NHS drivers for change.
- Evidence of relevant health related courses.
Skills & aptitidues
Essential
- Problem solving and analytical skills Enthusiastic
- Dexterity required to fit wide range of equipment
- IT Literate
- Good personal organisation skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work in a wide variety of health settings.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to develop experience in planning and implementing different treatment approaches.
- Ability to quickly foster and develop therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to quickly foster and develop professional relationships.
- Awareness of and commitment toward MDT working
- Proactive in managing safe and effective discharges.
- Ability to work as part of the MDT, using initiative appropriately
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team Player
- Willing to provide evidence of professional development.
- Ability to participate in weekend working on a rota basis if required
- Willing to participate in rotational scheme where available
- Able to travel and transport patients across Copeland and Allerdale.
- Able to work without direct supervision in community settings
- Commitment to Professional development.
Desirable
- A demonstrable interest in working with people and problem solving
Other Requirements
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Full clean current UK Driving Licence
- Access to a car to undertake home visits with or without patients
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
- Membership of Specialist OT body.
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Variable across West Cumberland and Workington Hospital
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
