Apprentice Occupational Therapist - Annex 21 - NHS
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.
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 ‘earn while you learn’ 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
(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. 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.
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.
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.
The post holder is supervised by a named therapist (mentor), although they may not be present at all times. 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:
- Caring
- Listening
- 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 “Best Care for Everyone…”
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.
Communication and interpersonal skills
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
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 – 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
- Valid UK Driving License
The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer.
Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.
Committed to safeguarding our community
If applicable for the post, all successful candidates will be required to pay for their own Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost will be £29 (standard checks) or £46 (enhanced checks), and will be recovered through two instalments from the candidate's salary.Please contact [email protected] for further information.
The Trust is a safeguarding employer committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is committed to safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance.As part of the organisation's commitment to Safer Recruitment, candidates may request copies of relevant policies and procedures by contacting the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Committed to supporting service personnel
As part of our commitment to support Service Personnel, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership, offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for all qualifying Service and Ex-Service Personnel.To qualify for a guaranteed interview, candidates must meet the essential criteria for the post and be either a current member of the Armed Forces, or be within the two year period of resettlement. If this applies to you please email the job reference number and your AR number to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
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