Job summary
- Main area
- 202042 BANK STAFF
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Bank: as and when required
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 262-A-24-6062440-B
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Cumberland Hospital
- Town
- Whitehaven
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Occupational Therapist Band 5
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
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 post 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 Therapists 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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- 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.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 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: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience as per training or student placement, across a variety of clinical settings.
- Use of reflection in practice
Desirable criteria
- Additional health related experience in health care.
- Evidence of post registration OT experience.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures.
- Awareness of key NHS drivers for change.
- Evidence of relevant health related courses.
Skills and Apptitudes
Essential criteria
- Well developed communication skills
- High standard of written communication skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Reflective skills
- Organised team worker
- Enthusiasm
- Flexible approach
Personal Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Commitment to Professional development.
- Ability to participate in weekend working on a rota basis if required.
- Able to work without direct supervision.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel extensively across North Cumbria
Desirable criteria
- Driving licence
- Membership of Professional Body (RCOT)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Allison
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Occupational Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01228 814445
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