Main area Level 3 Apprentice Therapy Technical Instructor Grade Apprentice Pay Contract 18 months (Fixed Term - 18 months) Hours Part time - 35 hours per week Job ref 205-6935288
Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site County Hospital Town Stafford Salary £7.49 - £10.42 per hour dependent on age Closing 16/02/2025 23:59
Apprentice Therapy Technical Instructor
Job overview
We are looking for individuals to undertake an apprenticeship as a Technical Instructor within the Medical & Surgical Therapy Team at County Hospital. The post offers the opportunity to work in an exciting University Hospital. The post holder will be part of one of two clinically based teams that make up the Therapies Directorate.
The apprenticeship will work with Newcastle and Stafford College groups to complete Level 3 ‘Senior Clinical Worker’ and Level 3 ‘Senior Healthcare Support Worker’ alongside the care certificate.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be involved in patient rehabilitation, supporting the qualified Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapists. The post will include various rotations. The successful candidate should have awareness of working within a healthcare environment and/or therapy interventions. The post holder will also be expected to complete competencies in both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
Therapy Services work within a 7 day shift system therefore there is a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays.
Supervision will be provided by the Band 5/6/7 Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist and personal development is supported through appraisal and internal and external training.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full description please see the attached JD and PS or contact Jane Teasdale - contact details below
Person specification
Qualifications or Equivalent
* GCSE English or evidence of good literacy
* GCSE Maths or evidence of good numeracy
* Qualification within Health/Social or sports environment
Experience
* Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop
* Experience in a position involving direct engagement with the general public ideally working within healthcare
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
* Has worked in a role where they can apply this knowledge
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
* New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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