Job summary
OT Apprentice Kettering General Hospital. Are you caring, compassionate, motivated and interested in developing your career within the NHS as an Occupational Therapist in Kettering? Then this may be the opportunity for you! This is a 4 Year fixed term contract as follows:
- Year 1 of academic study Band 2 salary
- Year 2 of academic study Band 3 salary
- Year 3 of academic study Band 4 salary
- Year 4 on completion of your degree and successful HCPC registration Band 5 salary preceptorship year
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.
As an employee of KGH you will demonstrate our values, and once you have completed all the requirements for registration as a qualified Occupational therapist, you will be employed as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Trust for the remainder of your fixed term contract.
During the apprenticeship you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic and changing healthcare environment. Whilst you will be based in one specific team, your placements will give you a variety of learning environments working across both internal and external clinical placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of the local healthcare service. As many of our bases are away from public transport routes, it is a requirement of the role that you are able to drive and have access to a car (subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
The Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship is a new and innovative route to 'Learn while you Earn' and combines 4 years of clinical employment, work based learning, and academic learning.
You will be employed as an Occupational Therapy apprentice at KGH where you will be given dedicated time to work towards a bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy in conjunction with the University of Northampton. The apprenticeship posts will be placed within specialist therapy teams with a dedicated mentor for the duration of your degree. The specialty areas are frailty, medicine, respiratory and orthopaedics, with an opportunity to acquire skills across the acute setting.
To be considered, you will need 5 GCSE qualifications including English and Maths grade C/level 4 or above or a level 2 functional skills qualification in English and Maths. In addition, we are looking for candidates who hold 3 'A' Levels at grades BBC or above or who have successfully completed an Level 3 Access course and achieved 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit or an equivalent level 3 qualification i.e. BTEC Extended Diploma graded DDM in a health or science related subject, or T-Level at Merit or Open University with a minimum of 60 credits.
This post is 37.5 hours however all posts will be expected to work across 7 days
About us
WHO WE ARE:
Our Therapies Team is a rapidly developing, innovative team providing high-quality assessment and treatment, beginning in A&E, MAU and Urgent Care areas, following patients through to the Medical wards, Orthopaedic and surgical wards as well as outpatient and community settings.
You will join us at Kettering General Hospital KGH), with the opportunity to train to become a qualified Occupational Therapist and gain a BSc Hons degree in Occupational Therapy whilst you work.
WHERE WE ARE:
Kettering offers great access to all the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. It has excellent road and rail network links to and from London, the East Midlands and Birmingham and the hospital is just off the A14 giving easy access to the M1.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US:
- Great learning and development opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- NHS agenda for change terms and conditions
- A generous annual leave provision
- NHS pension
- Flexible working
Therapies will offer:
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Regular training opportunities, both internally and externally as identified as part of the appraisal process.
Regular Formal supervision
Formal Appraisals and Reviews
Therapy Professional Development Forum to support your development in your role.
Peer Meetings
Support to participate in service-based research and audit.
As part of our Trusts commitment to Improving Working Lives, we offer staff a range of facilities and family friendly policies. We are an equal opportunities employer.
You are required to attend an assessment CENTRE study day on 20/04/24 in partnership with KGH and University of NORTHAMPTON. Prior to the assessment date you will be required to submit additional information to the university to ensure you meet their requirements for interview.If you are successful in your application for this position your commencement date will coincide with the Trusts Induction programme and you will start your university course in September 2024 . Attendance on the full induction programme is a mandatory requirement prior to starting in the work area. Therefore, if parts of this induction fall outside of the normal contracted hours of duty for this position, you will be requested to make arrangements to enable you to fully attend the Induction.
For any more information please feel free to contact:
- Hannah Scott Therapies Practice Education and Workforce Lead
-
Jane Campion Northampton University Apprenticeship course leader.
Jane.campion@northampton.ac.uk
Please ensure that you meet these minimum entry requirements before you apply, as applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK FOR US:
- Great learning and development opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- NHS agenda for change terms and conditions
- A generous annual leave provision
- NHS pension
- Flexible working
Therapies will offer:
-
Regular training opportunities, both internally and externally as identified as part of the appraisal process.
Regular Formal supervision
Formal Appraisals and Reviews
Therapy Professional Development Forum to support your development in your role.
Peer Meetings
Support to participate in service-based research and audit.
As part of our Trusts commitment to Improving Working Lives, we offer staff a range of facilities and family friendly policies. We are an equal opportunities employer.
You are required to attend an assessment CENTRE study day on 20/04/24 in partnership with KGH and University of NORTHAMPTON. Prior to the assessment date you will be required to submit additional information to the university to ensure you meet their requirements for interview.If you are successful in your application for this position your commencement date will coincide with the Trusts Induction programme and you will start your university course in September 2024 . Attendance on the full induction programme is a mandatory requirement prior to starting in the work area. Therefore, if parts of this induction fall outside of the normal contracted hours of duty for this position, you will be requested to make arrangements to enable you to fully attend the Induction.
For any more information please feel free to contact:
- Hannah Scott Therapies Practice Education and Workforce Lead
-
Jane Campion Northampton University Apprenticeship course leader.
Jane.campion@northampton.ac.uk
Please ensure that you meet these minimum entry requirements before you apply, as applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
- 3 'A' levels at BBC or Level 3 Access course (15 credits at distinction 30 at merit) or equivalent e.g Level 3 Extended Diploma graded DDM
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in health-related subject
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Knowledge or experience of work in a health care setting Work experience in NHS or care setting.
- Understanding of the role of a Qualified OT
- Evidence of recent workbased learning or self-directed learning Skills and Aptitude
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Compassionate , resilient and caring
- Ability to demonstrate resilience
- Able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
- Willingness to share skills, knowledge and experience with other members of the MDT.
- Clear vision of role and commitment to OT.
- Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi agency team.
- Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi agency team.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible documentation
- Ability to get between venues/car users.
- Ability to present a professional image.
- Ability to manage own time and plan timed activities. Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Functional skills English and maths level 2 or GCSE English and maths grades A*/9 - C/4.
- 3 'A' levels at BBC or Level 3 Access course (15 credits at distinction 30 at merit) or equivalent e.g Level 3 Extended Diploma graded DDM
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in health-related subject
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Knowledge or experience of work in a health care setting Work experience in NHS or care setting.
- Understanding of the role of a Qualified OT
- Evidence of recent workbased learning or self-directed learning Skills and Aptitude
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, carers and relatives (as appropriate) remaining sensitive and empathetic
- Compassionate , resilient and caring
- Ability to demonstrate resilience
- Able to lead, motivate and inspire others.
- Willingness to share skills, knowledge and experience with other members of the MDT.
- Clear vision of role and commitment to OT.
- Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi agency team.
- Ability to work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary and multi agency team.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible documentation
- Ability to get between venues/car users.
- Ability to present a professional image.
- Ability to manage own time and plan timed activities. Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
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).
