Job summary
We are delighted to offer an Occupational Therapy Apprentice position in the Occupational Therapy team.
Occupational Therapy is a rewarding career which requires a highly developed knowledge and professional skill-set to enable you to work across a range of settings and environments.
Occupational Therapists work with individuals from birth to end of life including those with physical and mental health conditions, injury, learning disabilities, long-term conditions, palliative care needs and with those who find themselves displaced from society. Occupational Therapists work to facilitate a patient's discharge from hospital through enabling patients to maintain or improve their functional ability.
There is no upper age limit on joining us as an Apprentice.
Main duties of the job
Occupational Therapy Assistants / Degree Apprentices will work under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist for the duration of their Apprenticeship. You will carry out patient treatments and deliver goal plans set following assessment by an Occupational Therapist. This will include working on patients' performance in completing or participating in activities of daily living. You will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other members of the team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function in order to be discharged from hospital.
The Apprenticeship will comprise of:
- On the job training and day release
- Studying key concepts and knowledge relevant to Occupational Therapy
- Mentorship and structured progression for the e-portfolio
- University sessions set for practical components
- Online lectures / interactions to aid flexible learning
- Placements and professional practice experience
- Completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the HCPC and accredited by the RCOT
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd July 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd July 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd July 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 22nd July 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Grade 5 / Level 2 in English and Maths
- Three A levels or BTEC - Level III - Extended Diploma or equivalent in relevant science or healthcare subjects
Desirable
- Relevant other qualification, e.g. NVQ Level II / III in Healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Working in health / caring setting
- Working as a team member
- Working with indirect supervision
- Experience of IT packages and email
- Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time
Desirable
- Working with individuals with a disability/ illness including assisting with personal care activities
- Working in project groups on service development
- Hands on experience of moving and handling patients
- Working with Occupational Therapists
- Contribution to the development of a learning environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of confidentiality within healthcare
- Understanding of customer service
Desirable
- Knowledge of physical disability
- Knowledge of how to use adaptive equipment to help those with physical disability
- Knowledge of the Trust priorities
- Knowledge of the role of occupational therapy
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Evidence of participation in personal / professional development activities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a range of communication skills including, but not limited to, building rapport, persuasion, motivation, explanation, education
- Ability to follow instructions / directions regarding tasks assigned
- Good observation skills
- Able to report on patient related activities accurately both verbally and in writing
- Skills in managing competing work demands
- Able to effectively organise own time
- Seek guidance appropriately
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft office and email
Desirable
- Dealing with inappropriate behaviour
- Able to adjust style of communication for those with communication difficulties e.g. hearing loss
- Managing resources, e.g. equipment stock levels
- Service promotion
- Skilled in moving and handling patients
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to complete hands on moving and handling tasks with patients
- Ability to deal with transport of patient and equipment for home assessments and throughout the hospital
- Able to work during weekends and Bank Holidays
- Willingness to change work team to suit service needs
- Professional attitude and appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Grade 5 / Level 2 in English and Maths
- Three A levels or BTEC - Level III - Extended Diploma or equivalent in relevant science or healthcare subjects
Desirable
- Relevant other qualification, e.g. NVQ Level II / III in Healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Working in health / caring setting
- Working as a team member
- Working with indirect supervision
- Experience of IT packages and email
- Commitment to completing self-directed study in own time as well as study time
Desirable
- Working with individuals with a disability/ illness including assisting with personal care activities
- Working in project groups on service development
- Hands on experience of moving and handling patients
- Working with Occupational Therapists
- Contribution to the development of a learning environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of confidentiality within healthcare
- Understanding of customer service
Desirable
- Knowledge of physical disability
- Knowledge of how to use adaptive equipment to help those with physical disability
- Knowledge of the Trust priorities
- Knowledge of the role of occupational therapy
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Evidence of participation in personal / professional development activities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a range of communication skills including, but not limited to, building rapport, persuasion, motivation, explanation, education
- Ability to follow instructions / directions regarding tasks assigned
- Good observation skills
- Able to report on patient related activities accurately both verbally and in writing
- Skills in managing competing work demands
- Able to effectively organise own time
- Seek guidance appropriately
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Basic IT skills including the use of Microsoft office and email
Desirable
- Dealing with inappropriate behaviour
- Able to adjust style of communication for those with communication difficulties e.g. hearing loss
- Managing resources, e.g. equipment stock levels
- Service promotion
- Skilled in moving and handling patients
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to complete hands on moving and handling tasks with patients
- Ability to deal with transport of patient and equipment for home assessments and throughout the hospital
- Able to work during weekends and Bank Holidays
- Willingness to change work team to suit service needs
- Professional attitude and appearance
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.
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.
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).