Occupational Therapist apprenticeship

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to become an Occupational Therapist. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about the profession and will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of an OT through experience.

The apprenticeship is a 3 year degree level program for an Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons) during which you will learn all the skills needed to become a registered Occupational Therapist.

We will provide a work placed mentor to provide guidance, support and knowledge in the Occupational Therapy profession.

You will be part of the Children's Therapy team learning alongside them in the workplace. The academic and placement component is supported by The University of Huddersfield. The successful applicant would be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University of Huddersfield Occupational Therapy Apprentice degree program.

Occupational Therapy - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk)

Occupational Therapy (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons) (hud.ac.uk)

Salary: AFC Band 5 Annex 21

These payments are subject to change with the new 2023-24 pay scales

Year 1- 65% of the top of band 5 - £22,477.65

Year 2- 70% of the top of band 5 - £24,206.70

Year 3- 75% of the top of band 5 - £25,935.75

Main duties of the job

Applications will only be considered from people who have recent experience of working as a therapy assistant within an NHS or Local Authority Occupational Therapy service.

A clean British driving licence is essential as is access to a car with business class insurance (reasonable adjustments will be made as needed)

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace in Children's Therapy. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year See advert wording (annex 21)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-24-5982672

Job locations

Children's Therapy at St Luke's hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

The jobholder is expected to be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Degree / Level 6 qualification within agreed timeframes, and to seek support / guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

The jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post holder is expected to work within a wide variety of clinical environments.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

It is required that jobholders will commit to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.

  1. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be based within the therapy team and will be required to work across a variety of clinical settings. The team consists of static and rotational Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support. The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team. The post holder may have daily supervisory responsibility for assistant staff and work experience students.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

This post allows the Apprentice Occupational Therapist Practitioner to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities and supervision/mentorship.

There are no direct budgetary or staff management responsibilities associated with the post.

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

The jobholder is expected to be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Degree / Level 6 qualification within agreed timeframes, and to seek support / guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

The jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post holder is expected to work within a wide variety of clinical environments.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

It is required that jobholders will commit to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.

  1. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be based within the therapy team and will be required to work across a variety of clinical settings. The team consists of static and rotational Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support. The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team. The post holder may have daily supervisory responsibility for assistant staff and work experience students.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

This post allows the Apprentice Occupational Therapist Practitioner to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities and supervision/mentorship.

There are no direct budgetary or staff management responsibilities associated with the post.

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

The jobholder is expected to be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Degree / Level 6 qualification within agreed timeframes, and to seek support / guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

The jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post holder is expected to work within a wide variety of clinical environments.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

It is required that jobholders will commit to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.

  1. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be based within the therapy team and will be required to work across a variety of clinical settings. The team consists of static and rotational Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support. The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team. The post holder may have daily supervisory responsibility for assistant staff and work experience students.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

This post allows the Apprentice Occupational Therapist Practitioner to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities and supervision/mentorship.

There are no direct budgetary or staff management responsibilities associated with the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

The jobholder is expected to be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Degree / Level 6 qualification within agreed timeframes, and to seek support / guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

The jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post holder is expected to work within a wide variety of clinical environments.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

It is required that jobholders will commit to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.

  1. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be based within the therapy team and will be required to work across a variety of clinical settings. The team consists of static and rotational Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support. The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team. The post holder may have daily supervisory responsibility for assistant staff and work experience students.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

This post allows the Apprentice Occupational Therapist Practitioner to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities and supervision/mentorship.

There are no direct budgetary or staff management responsibilities associated with the post.

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

The jobholder is expected to be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Degree / Level 6 qualification within agreed timeframes, and to seek support / guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

The jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post holder is expected to work within a wide variety of clinical environments.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

It is required that jobholders will commit to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.

  1. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be based within the therapy team and will be required to work across a variety of clinical settings. The team consists of static and rotational Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support. The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team. The post holder may have daily supervisory responsibility for assistant staff and work experience students.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

This post allows the Apprentice Occupational Therapist Practitioner to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities and supervision/mentorship.

There are no direct budgetary or staff management responsibilities associated with the post.

The jobholder will be employed in a three-year degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT).

Academic study will make up 20% at Huddersfield University and 20% on placements. The remaining 60% will be spent in the workplace. During the apprenticeship the post holder will perform all of the elements in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

The jobholder is expected to be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills, achieving clinical competencies and Degree / Level 6 qualification within agreed timeframes, and to seek support / guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.

The jobholder will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care as part of the multidisciplinary team. The jobholder will have the knowledge to interpret information and be skilled in taking appropriate action(s) to achieve the planned outcome. The post holder will contribute to the maintenance of a safe clinical environment. The post holder is expected to work within a wide variety of clinical environments.

The jobholder will be expected to practice in accordance with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies, guidelines, standards and statutory requirements and operate within defined competency boundaries.

It is required that jobholders will commit to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the contract period.

  1. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will be based within the therapy team and will be required to work across a variety of clinical settings. The team consists of static and rotational Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and administrative support. The post requires the post holder to work as part of a team. The post holder may have daily supervisory responsibility for assistant staff and work experience students.

The services in some areas provide 7 day cover and the successful applicant must therefore be prepared to work weekends and extended days.

This post allows the Apprentice Occupational Therapist Practitioner to develop their core clinical skills. There are opportunities for service development and involvement in audit and clinical governance.

The Trust has a reputation for being at the forefront of NHS modernisation. It considers the welfare and development of its staff to be of paramount importance. We, as a service, offer supported training opportunities and supervision/mentorship.

There are no direct budgetary or staff management responsibilities associated with the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant within an NHS or Local Authority Occupational Therapy Service.
  • Experience in following Occupational Therapy treatment plans and has completed goal setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
  • Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Insight into roles and responsibilities of post
  • Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeship
  • Have an understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession

Qualifications

Essential

  • Three GCSE passes at grade C / grade 4 or above including Maths and English
  • BBB at A Level, preferably in a health related subject Or, Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science Or; DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Or, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant within an NHS or Local Authority Occupational Therapy Service.
  • Experience in following Occupational Therapy treatment plans and has completed goal setting.

Skills

Essential

  • Basic level computer skills particularly the ability to use Excel and Word, access patient administration systems
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the use of e-mails
  • Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Ability to accept delegation and work without direct supervision
  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Insight into roles and responsibilities of post
  • Commitment to undergo training and complete competencies required for the post within the timescales of the apprenticeship
  • Have an understanding of the Occupational Therapy profession

Qualifications

Essential

  • Three GCSE passes at grade C / grade 4 or above including Maths and English
  • BBB at A Level, preferably in a health related subject Or, Merit at T Level in Health or Healthcare Science Or; DDM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Or, NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B Or, Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Therapy at St Luke's hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Children's Therapy at St Luke's hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Children's Therapy Co-ordinator

Helen Wilkinson

helen.wilkinson@bthft.nhs.uk

01274465612

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year See advert wording (annex 21)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

389-24-5982672

Job locations

Children's Therapy at St Luke's hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA


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