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Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC) in Carlisle

On-site in Carlisle·Part-time·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 a year

About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Carlisle
Contract
Part-time
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 26 November
Commute
Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nice to have

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Carlisle.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Support equality and value diversity.
  • Willing to work flexibly.
  • Willing to participate in rotational post if required.
  • Commitment to life long learning.
  • Enthusiasm.
  • Self-motivated.
  • 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.
  • IT skills.
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Physical disability and its impact on lifestyle.
  • Professional conduct requirements.
  • Health & safety; risk awareness.
  • Understanding of the principles and techniques of Occupational Therapy
  • Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
  • Previous experience of working in an MDT.
  • Care Certificate or the willingness to undertake within probation period.
  • Maths and English Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Level 3 qualification or equivalent qualification in relevant subject

Nice to have

  • Driving licence.
  • Specialised occupational therapy equipment.
  • Equality legislation and best practice.
  • Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.
  • Caring responsibilities.
  • Experience of facilitating groups
  • Employment in an acute hospital setting.
  • Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke.

Education & certifications

The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information please see the attached Care Certificate document attached.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

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

Agenda for change

Band 3

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Visa & relocation

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. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

The role

Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor, 25 hours per week.

We are looking for a friendly and motivated individual to join our Occupational Therapy team at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle as an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor.

What you'll do

The Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor will assist the Occupational Therapist to carry out delegated duties, within the acute team at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle.

They will supervise and instruct the 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 West Cumberland Hospital, 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.

How you'll work

Permanent

Part-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Newtown Road

Carlisle

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Date posted

11 November 2026

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle

Newtown Road

Carlisle

United Kingdom

Hiring process

Candidates apply (with guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant), are shortlisted, and are then emailed to book an interview time via their Trac account 1 interview

Hiring process

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.

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.

About North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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.

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