Trainee Occupational Therapist Apprentice - Band 3

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join the Cotswold Integrated Care Team (ICT) as a Trainee Occupational Health Degree Apprentice.

Our integrated community teams(ICTs) bring together community nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers and reablement workers to work as one team to serve a local area.

These teams work alongside GPs to provide care for people in their place of residence or in the community.

They also work with the ward teams based in our seven community hospitals across Gloucestershire, and with our countywide specialist services, voluntary organisations and other care providers to provide assessments, treatment and support for people within the community. We have teams based in Gloucester, Stroud, Cheltenham, north and south Cotswolds, Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean.

The post-holder will be a trainee in Occupational Therapy and will complete the Level 6 Occupational Therapist Degree apprenticeship standard (which includes completion of the BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy). As an apprentice Occupational Therapist, you will be required to attend teaching days at University, and complete clinical placements (within different services in order to gain a range of clinical experience across different health and social care settings) and in the workplace. This will enable you to fulfil all of the requirements of the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme.

Main duties of the job

You will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of an Occupational Therapist through your apprenticeship within the service as well as through completion of the Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship training programme. This includes working in clinic and community care settings, and delivery of direct person-centred care. Whilst undertaking this training you will work within the service as an Occupational Therapist Apprentice, where your role will reflect your learning.

To successfully complete the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship incorporating BSc (Hons)Occupational Therapy and End Point Assessment

To attend University based activities and Clinical Placements as set out in the degree programme
To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme
To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements
To complete and pass the End Point Assessment

On successful completion of the programme you will be equipped with the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to ensure competence at the point of qualification. You will have the capability to continue to meet Health and Care Professions Council regulatory standards.

About us

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

48 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-24-247

Job locations

George Moore Community Centre

Moore Road

Bourton on the Water

GL54 2AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 and above including Mathematics, English Language or literature and a science subject. Alternative and equivalent Maths and English qualifications will be accepted (such as Functional Skills Level 2)
Level 3 Qualification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of working in a Integrated Care Team within a community health care team

Other Requirments

Essential

Understanding the scope of the role of the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant in context of the team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently
Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment
Committed to continued employment and building career in healthcare within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust on completion of the course

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 and above including Mathematics, English Language or literature and a science subject. Alternative and equivalent Maths and English qualifications will be accepted (such as Functional Skills Level 2)
Level 3 Qualification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Experience of working in a Integrated Care Team within a community health care team

Other Requirments

Essential

Understanding the scope of the role of the Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistant in context of the team and the organisation and how the role may contribute to service development
Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently
Understanding of the demands of studying part-time alongside employment
Committed to continued employment and building career in healthcare within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust on completion of the course

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.