Job summary
Physiotherapy Apprenticeship
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHCT) is offering this Allied Health Professional (AHP) Apprenticeship in Physiotherapy at both a BSc (4 year) and MSc (2 year) Level. This is a work-based course that combines work and academic learning in conjunction with Coventry University. This will mainly involve attendance at university (1-2 days per week dependant on academic route), as well as completion of practical placements in a variety of clinical settings, whilst working in the trust.
Main duties of the job
As an Apprentice you will be based, as a paid employee, within BCHC. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across both internal and external placements in partnership with local acute & community Trusts in the Birmingham & Solihull area to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) requirements.
Ordinarily, attendance is expected 1-2 day per week (dependant on route) at University with the remaining days of the week at the work base. You will also have some time on clinical placement within other Trusts / clinical areas.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be able to join the HCPC register as a registered AHP
- Applications are welcomed from those aged 18 years or over
- Internal applicants will be seconded to this post.
- Due to apprenticeship funding rules internal candidates will need to be in a substantive role. Temporary or bank workers will not be accepted as internal.
- Hours - Full time position (minimum 30 hours per week)
About us
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For internal applicants a secondment form will need to be completed prior to interview. If this is not agreed and completed we can not progress any further with the application.
The position is also subject to successful candidates passing the second phase interview with Coventry University
Job description
Job responsibilities
Minimum Entry level requirements:
- Level 2 - GCSE maths and English language at grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional skills level 2
- Demonstration of recent, academic study at Level 3 or above, typically 3 A-levels at grade profile ABB. BTEC Grade profile of DDD from one of the following subjects: applied science, applied human biology, health and social care, sports and exercise science or Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health, Social Care or the Human Sciences with Minimum 128 UCAS Points.
For Postgraduate students (MSc route)
Minimum 2:1 with honours degree in a relevant health-related subject.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Minimum Entry level requirements:
- Level 2 - GCSE maths and English language at grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional skills level 2
- Demonstration of recent, academic study at Level 3 or above, typically 3 A-levels at grade profile ABB. BTEC Grade profile of DDD from one of the following subjects: applied science, applied human biology, health and social care, sports and exercise science or Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health, Social Care or the Human Sciences with Minimum 128 UCAS Points.
For Postgraduate students (MSc route)
Minimum 2:1 with honours degree in a relevant health-related subject.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Level 2 GCSE/IGCSE maths, English language and science grades A*-C/9-4
- A-levels: Grade profile of BBB, including grade B in biology or physical education Or BTEC: Grade profile of DDD from one of the following subjects: applied science, applied human biology, health and social care, sports and exercise science. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications OR Access to Higher Education Diploma: 128 UCAS points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in one of the following subjects: health science, health professional, biomedical science, biosciences, science, science for health practitioners
Desirable
- postgraduate Minimum 2:1 honours degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health/social/care environment with transferable skills
- Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines
- Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds and in different settings
- Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face-to-face and telephone
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of AHP discipline and its related values
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance
- Ability to reflect on own experience and use this in own development
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the profession
- Willingness to learn and develop in the role
- Motivation and commitment to academic course
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Level 2 GCSE/IGCSE maths, English language and science grades A*-C/9-4
- A-levels: Grade profile of BBB, including grade B in biology or physical education Or BTEC: Grade profile of DDD from one of the following subjects: applied science, applied human biology, health and social care, sports and exercise science. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications OR Access to Higher Education Diploma: 128 UCAS points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in one of the following subjects: health science, health professional, biomedical science, biosciences, science, science for health practitioners
Desirable
- postgraduate Minimum 2:1 honours degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health/social/care environment with transferable skills
- Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines
- Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds and in different settings
- Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face-to-face and telephone
Skills/knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of AHP discipline and its related values
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance
- Ability to reflect on own experience and use this in own development
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the profession
- Willingness to learn and develop in the role
- Motivation and commitment to academic course
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
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).
