Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC)


Location
Carlisle, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata
Profession
Occupational Therapist
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
22 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 12 months (Up to 12 months maternity leave cover)
Posted Date
07 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

26 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    Physical disability and its impact on lifestyle.

  • Knowledge

    Professional conduct requirements.

  • Knowledge

    Health & safety; risk awareness.

  • Knowledge

    Understanding of the principles and techniques of Occupational Therapy

  • Experience

    Work as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.

  • Experience

    Previous experience of working in an MDT.

  • Qualifications

    Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.

  • Qualifications

    GCSE English and maths or equivalent.

  • Qualifications

    Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.

  • Qualifications

    QCF III (health), equivalent or willingness and ability to undertake.

  • Other requirements

    Support equality and value diversity.

  • Other requirements

    Willing to work flexibly.

  • Other requirements

    Willing to participate in rotational post if required.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers and work with them in a supported environment.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Good personal organisation skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Ability to work as part of a team.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Good written and verbal communication skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Observational skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Ability to complete patient assessments in domiciliary settings.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Ability to teach practical skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    IT skills.

  • Skills and Aptitudes

    Able to use own initiative.

  • Personal Circumstances

    Commitment to life long learning.

  • Personal Circumstances

    Enthusiasm.

  • Personal Circumstances

    Self-motivated.

Desirable

8 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    Specialised occupational therapy equipment.

  • Knowledge

    Equality legislation and best practice.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.

  • Experience

    Caring responsibilities.

  • Experience

    Experience of facilitating groups

  • Experience

    Employment in an acute hospital setting.

  • Experience

    Experience working within a rehabilitation setting, preferably stroke.

  • Other requirements

    Driving licence. Able to travel independently of public transport

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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:

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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.

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.

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

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: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

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

Important Information:

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.

Applicant requirements

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.

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This advert is for Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor (CIC) with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Occupational Therapist role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Up to 12 months maternity leave cover). The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.

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