Job summary
- Main area
- Occupational Therapy
- Grade
- Apprentice - Annex 21
- Contract
- 4 years (Fixed Term - Pay will be at your existing pay point if currently employed as NHS staff. If not currently employed as NHS staff, pay will be in accordance with Annex 21)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 318-25-T0185
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Both Gloucester and Cheltenham Hospitals
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- 拢21,890 - 拢27,362 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Occupational Therapist - Annex 21
Apprentice - Annex 21
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
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Job overview
The Therapy Service is excited to advertise an Occupational Therapy (OT) degree apprenticeship post as a fantastic development opportunity for an enthusiastic individual. Occupational Therapists range of skills and expertise make them an asset to any setting, providing the tools for people to live a fulfilling life with a focus on independence and reaching potential. Apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to 鈥榚arn while you learn鈥 as you progress throughout the four-year course while working at least 30 hours a week. A higher/degree apprenticeship in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy听
(Level 6) will enable you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is required to practice as a registered Occupational Therapist.
We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work.听 An OT apprentice will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to the workplace as they progress through their training. The ability to balance work-based learning and off the job time will be essential. You will also need to be compassionate, have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and be able to work as part of a team. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers and the wider multidisciplinary team.听
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Main duties of the job
The post holder will have no budget or managerial responsibilities. They will be expected to progress to supervise and appraise less experienced therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the team leader.听
There will also be progression to taking on increasing responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of more senior staff.听
The post holder is supervised by a named therapist (mentor), although they may not be present at all times.听 Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training. This will also include mapping progress against core skills, knowledge and behaviours as outlined in the course standards as well as taking on CPD opportunities closely linked to Trust appraisal. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required. Access to advice and support from specialist therapists is available as required.
Pay will be at your existing pay point if currently employed as NHS staff. If not currently employed as NHS staff, pay will be in accordance with Annex 21
Working for our organisation
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1.听听听 Caring
Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
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2.听听听 Listening
Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."
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3.听听听 Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the 鈥淏est Care for Everyone鈥︹
Professional values
To deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework with guidance and supervision of your mentor.
To work within the Therapy team providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.听
Communication and interpersonal skills听
To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition with guidance and supervision of your mentor. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.
To demonstrate awareness of and communication with the Trust Apprenticeships and Careers Team as appropriate and required.
Leadership, management and team working听
To take on increasing responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate commitment to successful completion of Apprenticeship level 6 program and final clinical competency assessment 鈥 attending all academic sessions and self-study outside of working hours
- Reliable, Punctual, Conscientious with an attention to detail and a positive attitude to learning
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Must be employed in a role that is relevant to the skill, trade or occupation you're being trained for.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of the Occupational Therapy role / evidence of career research
- Apply a practical approach to problem solving.
- Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction to ensure this meets the required standards but seek help when required.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals.
- Demonstrate clear, concise and accurate communication when conveying written information
Desirable criteria
- Valid UK Driving License
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Phillips
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Therapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 6524
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