Apprentice Physiotherapist

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue a career in Physiotherapy, but do not wish to proceed through a conventional higher education route.

We are offering a position as an Apprentice Physiotherapist, which will entail part time clinical work with the Walsall Manor Hospital therapy team, and part time degree level study with Coventry University.

Successful candidates will work as Therapy Support Workers while undergoing their studies, this will enable them to apply the knowledge gained during their Physiotherapy course.

This is a fantastic opportunity to qualify as an Physiotherapist, without committing to full time University Study, providing the ability to earn whilst gaining a professional qualification.

The entry requirements are non-negotiable, so we advise candidates to check the attached person specification carefully, to ensure they have the requisite qualifications to apply for degree level study. All level 2 & 3 courses with grades must be included in the application, in order to be shortlisted.

Note that this advert may close if applications exceed a feasible amount to shortlist.

After passing an interview with Walsall Management, candidates must then pass an interview with the University before they can be offered the position.

Main duties of the job

To undertake support work, to aid the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients under the direction of the registered therapist. To ensure the treatment areas and equipment are ready for use.

This role also entails working alongside qualified Physiotherapists to assist in the application of knowledge gained from University Attendance.

The post holder must uphold both their clinical workplace commitments and those for their academic study, completing all necessary work by the deadline and completing clinical placements to a satisfactory level. Ongoing progression in University study is essential for this position, employment will be unable to continue without academic attendance and eventual degree level qualification

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which will commence in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM