Bank Occupational Therapist Band 5

NHS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Occupational Therapist - Bank Contract

Up to 37.5 hours per week as and when required

We are looking to recruit flexible and dynamic band 5 Occupational Therapists to join our Occupational Therapy bank.

These posts will offer the opportunity to work in a number of NCIC teams across adult acute, community and paediatrics.

The successful applicant may be asked to cover some weekends and bank holidays, dependent on the team they are working within.

Main duties of the job

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.

Due to the nature of this position, the post would be suitable for an Occupational Therapist wishing to explore the numerous specialist areas of OT practice within NCIC.

You will enjoy the support of a strong Occupational Therapy network across both health and social care, which brings with it professional development opportunities.

We will offer an excellent induction, ongoing professional support 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 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':

1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with HCPC

Experience

• Clinical experience as per training or student placement, across a variety of clinical settings.
• Use of reflection in practice
• Additional health related experience in health care.
• Evidence of post registration OT experience.

Knowledge

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference.
• Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of current OT best practice and evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures.
• Awareness of key NHS drivers for change.
• Evidence of relevant health related courses.

Skills and Aptitudes

• High standard of written communication skills
• Organised team worker
• Flexible approach

Personal Circumstances

• Commitment to Professional development.
• Ability to participate in weekend working on a rota basis if required.
• Able to work without direct supervision.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
• Driving licence
• Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)

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

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata