Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5 (CIC)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
Join a dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist rotation at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, and District ICC. This role covers various specialities including Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, and Neuro Rehabilitation, offering the chance to consolidate skills as an independent practitioner. You will work as part of a team, supported by a strong Occupational Therapy network and regular supervision. This position is suitable for newly qualified OTs, those returning to practice, or students nearing completion of training.
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- 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
- Skills and Apptitudes
- Well developed communication skills
- High standard of written communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Reflective skills
- Organised team worker
- Enthusiasm
- Flexible approach
- Personal Circumstances
- Ability to participate in weekend working rota
- Willing to participate in rotational scheme
- 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
- Driving licence
- Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
- 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
- Skills and Apptitudes
- Well developed communication skills
- High standard of written communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Reflective skills
- Organised team worker
- Enthusiasm
- Flexible approach
- Personal Circumstances
- Ability to participate in weekend working rota
- Willing to participate in rotational scheme
- 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
- Driving licence
- Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5 (CIC)
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
Rotational Occupational Therapist Band 5, Carlisle - 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to recruit a flexible and dynamic Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our exciting rotation at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle and Carlisle and District ICC.
The occupational therapy team works 7 days per week and all staff participate in a weekend rota.
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice or students who are nearing completion of their training. 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, Acute Medical Unit and ED, Neuro Rehabilitation, Community Hospital and Community Rehabilitation Service. 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 profes
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