Apprentice Therapy Technical Instructor

Job description

Main area Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Grade Apprenticeship Contract Apprenticeship: 18 months (Fixed Term 18 months) Hours Part time - 35 hours per week Job ref 205-7965271

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Town Stoke on Trent Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2026 23:59

Apprentice Therapy Technical InstructorJob overviewAt present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

We are looking for individuals to undertake an apprenticeship as a Technical Instructor within the Medical & Surgical Therapy Team at Royal Stoke and County Hospitals. 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 Department.

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 jobThis is a rotational post between the hospital sites. 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.

Person specificationQualifications 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

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.

In line with the change of Immigration rules on 8th January 2026 if you require Sponsorship through the Skilled Worker Visa you must be able to provide B2 English evidence before a Certificate of Sponsorship can be issued.

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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

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