Apprentice Occupational Therapist

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Annex 21 of Band 5 Contract Apprenticeship: 3 years (Option to complete within two years with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Time will be allocated within work pattern each week for academic activities) Job ref 262-A-26-7954146Site Flatt walks healt centre Town Whitehaven Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2026 23:59Job overview We have a rare and exciting opportunity at the West Cumberland Hospital for a motivated individual who wants to become an Occupational Therapist.This apprentice OT post will be based within the Whitehaven ICC Therapy team at Flatt Walks, WhitehavenThe successful applicant will be enthusiastic about the profession and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of an Occupational Therapist through their own experience. This is a fantastic chance for someone interested in helping people overcome difficulties affected by injury, illness or disability by supporting individuals to improve their ability to do everyday tasks. Across specialities you will work with people to analyse their daily activities and support them to compensate or adapt how they do them using Occupational Science as an evidence base.The apprenticeship is a 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. In addition you will be provided with a work placed mentor to provide guidance, support and knowledge in the Occupational Therapy profession.The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University Occupational Therapy Apprentice degree program. Support to complete this application will be provided.Main duties of the job You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team learning alongside them in the workplace. The academic and placement component is supported by the University.The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days. Applications will only be considered from people with recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant within an NHS Service.Upon qualifying and being registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) you will be given the opportunity to apply for a Band 5 Occupational Therapy post. Band 5 rotational posts offer the opportunity to work across medicine, care of the elderly, orthopaedics, surgery, neuro rehabilitation, community hospital and the community rehabilitation team.Working for our organisation At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':Being a clinically led organisationQuality and safety at the heart of our TrustA positive patient experience every timeA great place to workManaging our money wellAs an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role includes responsibilities such as:Working with patients to analyse daily activities and support them to compensate or adapt using occupational science as an evidence base.Providing support to patients to improve daily tasks and independence.Working across multiple medical specialities within a multi‐disciplinary team.Please see attached job description and person specification for further details on essential and desirable criteria for applicants.Person specification Qualifications 112 - 120 UCAS points (preferably including a science) OR a Level 3 in a health‐related subject plus apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on education and experiential learning and experience as an assistant in an allied health professional (AHP) role. An RPL document will be shared with applicants to this route;Maths and English at GCSE grade C or 4 or above (or equivalent).Care CertificateSkills and Aptitudes Ability to establish relationships with patients and carers and work with them in a supported environmentGood personal organisation skills and able to prioritise workloadAbility to work effectively as part of a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified careGood observational skillsAbility to teach practical skillsAble to work autonomously and use own initiativeAbility to complete patient assessments in a range of clinical settings, including a patient's own homeOther Requirements Ability to participate in weekend working rotaCommitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeshipCommitment to attend University when required for face‐to‐face trainingEnthusiasm and self‐motivationKnowledge and Experience Work as an allied health professional assistant.Previous experience of working in a Multi‐Disciplinary Team.Understanding of the principles of Occupational Therapy.Understanding of disability and its impact on a person's function.Professional conduct requirements.Equality legislation and best practice.Caring responsibilities.Employment in a clinical setting.Evidence of relevant health related training courses.Specialised occupational therapy equipment.Knowledge of falls prevention principles and management techniques.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.If you have problems applying, contact Address South Parkhouse BuildingBaron WayKingmoor ParkCarlisleCumbriaCA6 4SJTelephone 01228936281

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Whitehaven

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English