Job summary
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.
The Inpatient Acute Mental Health Team are planning to 'Grow our own Occupational Therapist'! You will be employed as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy Apprentice, through the trust's apprentice scheme whilst studying for the Occupational Therapy degree at University.
As your skills develop, we will be able to move you to a Band 4 to reflect the level of independence that you will have in your role. Once qualified you will progress into a Band 5 Occupational Therapist role within Mental Health acute care.
Requirements for this role:
- Minimum of level 2 English and Math's certificate
- A science GCSE at grade C+/ 4
- Demonstration of successful study at level 2 or 3 (A level, Access, BTEC, Diploma, assistant practitioner: 104 UCAS points (BCC) or equivalent).
- Evidence of team working, good communication skills, professional engagement, motivation and evidence of personal and professional values.
We are a dynamic and nurturing team and are looking for someone who resonates with these values.
The degree course will consist of 2 or 3 years of study depending on your previous qualifications, with protected study time.
The role is based in Shrewsbury at the Redwoods Centre within a very established and supportive AHP team.
This is a great opportunity, Please get in touch and find out if this is the post for you and discuss your current qualifications. Email Jade.Morris@mpft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental training position.
- The Occupational Therapy Apprentice will work as part of the inpatient Multi-Disciplinary Team within acute mental health care.
- You will be supervised by a qualified Occupational Therapist within the service.
- You will be expected to provide Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist and feeding back to both the Occupational Therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Alongside this, you will work towards the completion of the Occupational Therapy Degree Level Apprenticeship meeting the national Occupational Therapy standard which results in a minimum of a BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Degree Level 6 qualification.
- You will have a mentor to support your degree course.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with registered Occupational Therapists, contributing observations to service user assessments and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitate the use of a range of providing therapeutic interventions/advice, designed by registered staff, for groups or individuals, observing and monitoring service user progress and making adjustments (within established protocols).
- Use technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourages service users/carers to support them in achieving their identified goals.
- Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency to service users and carers.
- Provide information and updates at clinical meetings on service user progress and participates in the clinical decision-making process as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- With the support of a registered Occupational Therapist, learn to assess patients occupational needs, taking into account their occupations, roles, environment and lifestyle.
- With the support of a registered Occupational Therapist, identify and select, with the client, appropriate occupational intervention options which balance the interaction of risk, safety, user choice and independence.
- Assist the registered Occupational Therapist with patients who have complex needs and requires second person to attend.
- Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. Making referrals, collating and inputting data, completing assignments, managing team inbox.
- To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.
- To promote at all times a positive image of the occupational therapy service and the wider Trust.
Qualifications and training
What is essential?
Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Health, Social care or Education (A level at least grades B,B,C; Access; BTEC; Diploma; Assistant Practitioner etc.)
104 UCAS points or equivalent. Please contact us if you are unsure about your qualifications.
What is desired for the role?
Any training in OT related areas, such as MOHOST, Assistive Technology,
Experience
What is essential?
Experience of paid, lived or voluntary work with people experiencing mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
What is desired for the role?
Experience working alongside Occupational Therapists.
For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with registered Occupational Therapists, contributing observations to service user assessments and assisting in delivering therapeutic interventions.
- Facilitate the use of a range of providing therapeutic interventions/advice, designed by registered staff, for groups or individuals, observing and monitoring service user progress and making adjustments (within established protocols).
- Use technical and creative skills to engage service users in therapeutic activities and encourages service users/carers to support them in achieving their identified goals.
- Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency to service users and carers.
- Provide information and updates at clinical meetings on service user progress and participates in the clinical decision-making process as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- With the support of a registered Occupational Therapist, learn to assess patients occupational needs, taking into account their occupations, roles, environment and lifestyle.
- With the support of a registered Occupational Therapist, identify and select, with the client, appropriate occupational intervention options which balance the interaction of risk, safety, user choice and independence.
- Assist the registered Occupational Therapist with patients who have complex needs and requires second person to attend.
- Undertakes administrative tasks in relation to own work and as requested e.g. Making referrals, collating and inputting data, completing assignments, managing team inbox.
- To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.
- To promote at all times a positive image of the occupational therapy service and the wider Trust.
Qualifications and training
What is essential?
Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in Health, Social care or Education (A level at least grades B,B,C; Access; BTEC; Diploma; Assistant Practitioner etc.)
104 UCAS points or equivalent. Please contact us if you are unsure about your qualifications.
What is desired for the role?
Any training in OT related areas, such as MOHOST, Assistive Technology,
Experience
What is essential?
Experience of paid, lived or voluntary work with people experiencing mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
What is desired for the role?
Experience working alongside Occupational Therapists.
For further information on the Job Description, main responsibilities and Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant skills for the post, please see the attached documents below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in health, social care, or education Numeracy, Literacy level 2 (or equivalent). Qualifications amounting to 104 UCAS points or above
- Ability to undertake and complete Occupational Therapy Degree Level Apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Previous experience working closely with Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Level 3 (or above) qualification in health, social care, or education Numeracy, Literacy level 2 (or equivalent). Qualifications amounting to 104 UCAS points or above
- Ability to undertake and complete Occupational Therapy Degree Level Apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Previous experience working closely with Occupational Therapists
Experience
Essential
- Experience supporting people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
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).
