Occupational Therapists

Rotational Band 5 Occupational Therapist - up to 12 months fixed term contract, 30 hours per week, maternity leave cover. We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our exciting rotation at the West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Main duties of the job You will be welcomed onto a rotation that covers Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, Elderly Care, Stroke Rehabilitation and Copeland and Allerdale Community Rehabilitation Services. You will 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.

• Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Current registration with HCPC, Wide range of practice educational placements.
• Physical disability acute hospital placement.
• Community Rehabilitation placement
• Use of reflection in practice, Use of standardised assessment.
• Employment as an occupational therapist
• Experience of managing a caseload, Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Clinical governance
• Microsoft Word and use of Internet
• Equality legislation and best practice, Local and national health policy
• Evidence of relevant health related training courses, Well developed communication skills
• High standard of written communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Reflective skills
• Organised team worker
• Enthusiasm
• Flexible approach, Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Able to travel independently of public transport (and at times) transport patients and /or equipment across the locality

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.

The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

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.

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
• Subject to eligibility