This is a permanent Band 5 rotational occupational therapy post based at West Cumberland Hospital, moving through six-month placements in medical, surgical, orthopaedic, elderly care and stroke rehabilitation teams, plus community rehabilitation across Copeland and Allerdale. The work combines independent clinical practice with delegating tasks to support staff. The rotation suits therapists who want to try specialist areas, with regular supervision and a Band 5 peer support group. Registration with the HCPC is needed, though recent graduates awaiting it may apply.
What the job involves
- Rotate through six-month placements in medical, surgical, orthopaedic, elderly care and stroke rehabilitation, and Copeland and Allerdale community rehabilitation services
- Practise independently while working as part of a team
- Delegate work to dedicated support staff
- Use the health and social care occupational therapy network for professional development
- Take part in regular supervision and annual appraisal
- Join the Band 5 Peer Support Group
- Work the weekend working rota
- Support the Trust's sustainability expectations
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- Placements across a wide range of practice, including acute physical disability and community rehabilitation
- Use of reflection in practice
Skills & knowledge
- Occupational therapy models of practice and frames of reference
- Clinical governance
- Equality legislation and best practice
- Continuing professional development with a portfolio
- Well-developed verbal and high-standard written communication
- Good problem solving and reflective skills
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
Other
- Willing to join the rotational scheme
- Ability to work the weekend rota
- Extensive travel across North Cumbria, independently and at times transporting patients or equipment
- Organised team worker with enthusiasm and a flexible approach
- Microsoft Word and internet use
Nice to have
- Use of standardised assessment
- Employment as an occupational therapist
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Evidence of relevant health-related training courses
- Driving licence
- Membership of the RCOT
What’s offered
- 27-day holiday rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working scheme
- Competitive NHS pension
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work (subject to eligibility)
- NHS discounts (subject to eligibility)
- Development opportunities (subject to eligibility)
- Free confidential counselling and information service (Vivup)
- Twelve-month preceptorship for those new to registration or returning to practice
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
