Apprentice Occupational Therapy Practitioner

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Closing Date: Monday 28th April 2025 (this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date: Commencing Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Interview expected to take place in the week: W/C12th May 2025.

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 Community 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 (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons)

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 Community 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

Salary adjustment for successful candidates

  • New to the NHS: If you are joining the NHS for the first time, you will be paid at the Apprentice Rate, which is currently £7.55 per hour (from April 2025) for the first year of your apprenticeship. After the first year, you will be paid the age-related National Minimum Wage for the remainder of your fixed-term contract.
  • Existing NHS Employees: If you already have NHS experience, your pay will be determined in accordance with Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions. This means you will receive a percentage of the relevant pay band for the role, reflective of your current qualifications and experience.

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

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) - Annex 21

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7077920

Job locations

Community Therapy Team - Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Avenue

Bradford

BD7 3EG


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.

See attached job description and personal specification for details

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.

See attached job description and personal specification for details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience working as a Therapy Assistant
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/ need e.g. patient monitoring
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment

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
  • Flexibility and adaptability

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
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Experience, knowledge and awareness of patient care/ need e.g. patient monitoring
  • Experience of dealing with members of the public

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment

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
  • Flexibility and adaptability

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Therapy Team - Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Avenue

Bradford

BD7 3EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Community Therapy Team - Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Avenue

Bradford

BD7 3EG


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Co-ordinator

Jo Boyes

jo.boyes@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) - Annex 21

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

389-25-7077920

Job locations

Community Therapy Team - Horton Park Centre

Horton Park Avenue

Bradford

BD7 3EG


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