Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor to join the Occupational Therapy team at Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. The successful candidate will assist Occupational Therapists by carrying out delegated duties and supervising patients in their treatment programmes. This fixed-term position covers maternity leave for up to 12 months and offers professional development opportunities within a strong Occupational Therapy network.
Essential criteria
- Support equality and value diversity.
- Willing to work flexibly.
- Willing to participate in rotational post if required.
Desirable criteria
- Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport
- Personal Circumstances
- Commitment to life long learning.
- Enthusiasm.
- Self-motivated.
- Skills and Aptitudes
- 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
- Specialised occupational therapy equipment.
- Equality legislation and best practice.
- Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.
- Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working in an MDT.
- Caring responsibilities.
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Employment in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke.
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.
- GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
- QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake.
- Support equality and value diversity.
- Willing to work flexibly.
- Willing to participate in rotational post if required.
- Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport
- Personal Circumstances
- Commitment to life long learning.
- Enthusiasm.
- Self-motivated.
- Skills and Aptitudes
- 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
- Specialised occupational therapy equipment.
- Equality legislation and best practice.
- Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.
- Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working in an MDT.
- Caring responsibilities.
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Employment in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke.
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.
- GCSE English and maths or equivalent.
- Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
- QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake.
Useful to know
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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor 37.5 hours per week.
Fixed term (up to 12 months) maternity leave cover
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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