Apprentice Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date: Commencing Tuesday 29th April 2025.
Interview expected to take place in the week: W/C12th May 2025.
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to become an Occupational Therapist. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about the profession and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of an OT through experience.
The apprenticeship is a 3 year degree level program for an Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons) during which you will learn all the skills needed to become a registered Occupational Therapist.
We will provide a work placed mentor to provide guidance, support and knowledge in the Occupational Therapy profession.
You will be part of the Community Therapy team learning alongside them in the workplace. The academic and placement component is supported by The University of Huddersfield. The successful applicant would be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University of Huddersfield Occupational Therapy Apprentice degree program.
Main duties of the job
Applications will only be considered from people who have recent experience of working as a therapy assistant within an NHS or Local Authority Occupational Therapy service.
A clean British driving licence is essential as is access to a car with business class insurance (reasonable adjustments will be made as needed).
The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).
Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace in Community Therapy. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
Job responsibilities
The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).
Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
Person Specification
Experience
* Recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/ need e.g. patient monitoring
* Experience of dealing with members of the public
* Experience of working in the NHS
* Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
Skills
* Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
* Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
* Flexibility and adaptability
Knowledge
* Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
* Insight into roles and responsibilities of post
* Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeship
* Have an understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession
Qualifications
* Three GCSE passes at grade C / grade 4 or above including Maths and English
* BBB at A Level, preferably in a health related subject Or, Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science Or; DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Or, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
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.
Employer name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Therapy Team - Horton Park Centre
£29,970 to £36,483 a year (pro rata) - Annex 21
Contract
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
389-25-7077920
Job locations
Community Therapy Team - Horton Park Centre
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