Job summary
We have exciting opportunities to train to be an Occupational Therapist via the apprenticeship route. Taking this route allow you to get paid while studying and achieving your career goals. For this role, we are specifically recruiting for the MSc route. The OT Apprentice posts are full-time and within CNWL'S Harrow Acute Mental Health Team.
This post leads to a post graduate MSc Degree in Occupational Therapy, approved by the Health and Care Professional Council and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be invited to apply for a position as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the trust.
Entry Requirements
Please refer to attachments for full details.
Obtaining the post will be dependent on firstly successfully completing an interview process for the trust and then being accepted by Coventry university to study for a MSc OT. Continuation in the post will also be dependent on remaining on, and successfully completing the course.
Please include answers to the following questions in the supporting information section of your application.
- Why do you want to train as an occupational therapist?
- Why do you want to train via the apprenticeship route?
- Why do you want to work in mental health team?
For more information on OT apprenticeship training, please visit: https://www.rcot.co.uk/practice-resources/students/student-and-apprentices
Main duties of the job
1. Under the supervision/guidance of the Occupational Therapist will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care on an individual and group basis.
2. Develop and maintain good professional links with statutory, voluntary and private organisations and the multi disciplinary team.
3. To work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain communication networks with staff, service users and carers.
4.To be an active member of the OT Service and wider MDT.
5. To participate in MDT meetings and OT Team meetings where relevant.
About us
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
This post leads to a post graduate MSc Degree in Occupational Therapy, approved by the Health and Care Professional Council and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
Within this 2-year programme, you will spend up to 1,000 hours in study or practice. You will be taught one - two days per week at university (dependent on the course), except during the full-time placements (one on average per year, each lasting 6-8 weeks). During academic modules there is also an expectation of independent study and work place learning of up to 20 hours per week. You will have a mentor assigned to you from within the OT team who will support your learning.
On successful completion of the programme, you will be invited to apply for a position as a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the trust.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description attachment for comprehensive outline of job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description attachment for comprehensive outline of job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Pass in L2 GCSE Maths and English
- L3 Pass in A level including 1 science
- Degree result
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting or care setting, either as a volunteer or paid worker
Desirable
- Experience as a volunteer
- Previous group facilitation experience
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of the role of occupational therapy in mental health
- An understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues and the impact on their lives and carers
- An ability to time manage effectively
- An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format
- Knowledge/understanding of equal opportunities
- Good IT skills
- Experience of working in a team
- An ability to reflect
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Creative skills/qualifications
Professional Conduct
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- Able to work flexibly
- Has an understanding of and is committed to supervision
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal and skills development, and demonstrates a willingness to undertake apprenticeship course to gain an MSc in OT
- Ability to work independently and is self-motivated
Other
Essential
- Sickness/attendance record that is acceptable to the Trust
- Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform duties for the post
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate for the role
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Pass in L2 GCSE Maths and English
- L3 Pass in A level including 1 science
- Degree result
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multicultural environment
- Previous experience of working in a mental health setting or care setting, either as a volunteer or paid worker
Desirable
- Experience as a volunteer
- Previous group facilitation experience
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- A good understanding of the role of occupational therapy in mental health
- An understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues and the impact on their lives and carers
- An ability to time manage effectively
- An ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format
- Knowledge/understanding of equal opportunities
- Good IT skills
- Experience of working in a team
- An ability to reflect
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Creative skills/qualifications
Professional Conduct
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT
- Able to work flexibly
- Has an understanding of and is committed to supervision
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal and skills development, and demonstrates a willingness to undertake apprenticeship course to gain an MSc in OT
- Ability to work independently and is self-motivated
Other
Essential
- Sickness/attendance record that is acceptable to the Trust
- Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform duties for the post
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate for the role
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).
