Job summary 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. About us 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. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. 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. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £7.49 - £10.42 per hour dependent on age Contract Fixed term Duration 18 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 205-6935288 Job locations County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities For a full description please see the attached JD and PS or contact Jane Teasdale - contact details below Job description Job responsibilities For a full description please see the attached JD and PS or contact Jane Teasdale - contact details below Person Specification Qualifications or Equivalent Essential GCSE English or evidence of good literacy GCSE Maths or evidence of good numeracy Desirable Qualification within Health/Social or sports environment A Level/NVQ Qualification Experience Essential Good written skills Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop Desirable Experience in a position involving direct engagement with the general public ideally working within healthcare Skills, Ability & Knowledge Desirable Has worked in a role where they can apply this knowledge Person Specification Qualifications or Equivalent Essential GCSE English or evidence of good literacy GCSE Maths or evidence of good numeracy Desirable Qualification within Health/Social or sports environment A Level/NVQ Qualification Experience Essential Good written skills Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop Desirable Experience in a position involving direct engagement with the general public ideally working within healthcare Skills, Ability & Knowledge Desirable Has worked in a role where they can apply this knowledge Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)