Occupational Therapy Apprentice

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

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Job summary

KMPT is offering the a exciting opportunity to apply for the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship programme leading to registration as an Occupational Therapist.

The base for this post is yet to be confirmed

This is a 4 year Degree Apprenticeship with KMPT in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University.

The apprenticeship programme will commence in September 2023

Main duties of the job

As an OT Degree Apprentice you will complete blocks of placements that will take place outside of your base team across the Kent region. These will also be within providers outside of KMPT and include non-mental health experiences. These will enable you to gain work experience with different age groups and in a variety of settings.You may be asked to travel outside of your local area to attend these placements and to work within the shift pattern of that service. Travel expenses on placement will covered by KMPT. You will need to successfully complete Practice Assessment Documents during your placements to evidence your knowledge, competency and professional values.

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Date posted

22 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-SS0347-A

Job locations

Kent

ME16 9PH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Both university and apprenticeship eligibility criteria will need to be met and there will be an assessment and interview process.

You are required to have and provide evidence;

Minimum of a level 3 qualification e.g. A levels / Access to HE Diploma / BTEC /NVQ3, apprenticeship level 3
Proof of English and Maths GCSE (grade C or above) or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy on application.
Essential induction training and experience
Previous experience of working within a health / care setting (6 months)

Application form for this role includes competency based questions, ensure you provide detailed response and use the supporting statement section if you need to provide additional information relevant to the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Both university and apprenticeship eligibility criteria will need to be met and there will be an assessment and interview process.

You are required to have and provide evidence;

Minimum of a level 3 qualification e.g. A levels / Access to HE Diploma / BTEC /NVQ3, apprenticeship level 3
Proof of English and Maths GCSE (grade C or above) or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy on application.
Essential induction training and experience
Previous experience of working within a health / care setting (6 months)

Person Specification

Training

Essential

Up to date or booked mandatory training and essential induction training and experience

Management Support

Essential

Support from current Line Manager

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English Language GCSE Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Minimum of Level 3 qualification - A levels / Access to HE Diploma / BTEC /NVQ3, apprenticeship level 3

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working within a health / care setting (6 months)

Person Specification

Training

Essential

Up to date or booked mandatory training and essential induction training and experience

Management Support

Essential

Support from current Line Manager

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English Language GCSE Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
Minimum of Level 3 qualification - A levels / Access to HE Diploma / BTEC /NVQ3, apprenticeship level 3

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working within a health / care setting (6 months)

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.