Job summary
In recognition of the vital role that occupational therapists play in supporting clients to live healthy and fulfilled lives, we are offering a candidate the opportunity to apply for the occupational therapy apprenticeship.
You will work as an occupational therapy assistant in the Lakeside Mental Health Occupational Therapy tram and be a core part of the occupational therapy offer to the clients of those services. You will be fully supported with study leave and off-the-job training to ensure that you are able to meet the necessary requirements of the occupational therapy apprenticeship. The course will also comprise of a range of clinical placements in other settings to ensure that you are able to gain the fullest range of experience possible.
This is a very exciting opportunity to get paid to train to be an occupational therapist and so if you have been considering a career in healthcare for some time then this could be the right time for you.
The apprenticeship is run in partnership with a number of London based Universities, travel to those campuses will be required as necessary. There is a separate admissions selection process run through the university. This post is dependent on passing the academic entrance requirements and application process for that university. The Trust will support the successful candidate through this process.
Main duties of the job
1. To work under the overall supervision of a qualified occupational therapist to provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs.
2. To support the occupational therapist in the implementation of intervention plans aimed at helping clients to maintain and regain independence in functional abilities and promoting clients' safety through the participation in everyday occupation
3. To complete the occupational therapy degree level 6 apprenticeship and gain full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on qualifying
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical care in the UK. We have a variety of services across many specialties, making us the perfect place for your continued development and career pathway.
Our 3400 staff are dedicated to improving lives, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country and we need you to make that happen.
Occupational Therapy is essential and valued across the Trust and we are committed to providing ongoing support, professional development and guidance throughout your time with us. Ably led by our Trust Wide Allied Health Professionals Lead and strong senior AHP leaders, we have created an AHP Strategy which reflects our forward thinking, creative and diverse AHP community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical:
- Under the supervision of the responsible occupational therapist, deliver the individual or group interventions in line with occupation therapy care plans.
- To undertake tasks in support of occupational therapy staff as requested.
- To use a holistic approach to intervention, recognising clients mental health, physical, social and cultural needs and how these needs relate to and impact upon each other.
- Under supervision identify and select, with the client, appropriate intervention options which balance the interaction of risk, safety, user choice and independence.
- To seek supervision from a senior occupational therapist to inform analysis and reasoning, when more complex needs became apparent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical:
- Under the supervision of the responsible occupational therapist, deliver the individual or group interventions in line with occupation therapy care plans.
- To undertake tasks in support of occupational therapy staff as requested.
- To use a holistic approach to intervention, recognising clients mental health, physical, social and cultural needs and how these needs relate to and impact upon each other.
- Under supervision identify and select, with the client, appropriate intervention options which balance the interaction of risk, safety, user choice and independence.
- To seek supervision from a senior occupational therapist to inform analysis and reasoning, when more complex needs became apparent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For successful enrolment onto the level 6 OT degree apprenticeship certificates must be presented. These include: -Level 2 certificates in Maths and English. -Academic Level 3 study certificates
- GCSE or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
Desirable
- Previous degree in a relevant subject.
- Evidence of recent study
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a relevant health or social care setting.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- -Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being
- Awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being.
- A basic understanding of the role of occupational therapy and the core philosophy of the profession
- Able to work effectively within teams.
- Able to establish good working relationships. -Initiative, innovation and self-motivation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- For successful enrolment onto the level 6 OT degree apprenticeship certificates must be presented. These include: -Level 2 certificates in Maths and English. -Academic Level 3 study certificates
- GCSE or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
Desirable
- Previous degree in a relevant subject.
- Evidence of recent study
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a relevant health or social care setting.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- -Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being
- Awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being.
- A basic understanding of the role of occupational therapy and the core philosophy of the profession
- Able to work effectively within teams.
- Able to establish good working relationships. -Initiative, innovation and self-motivation
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).
