Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
CLCH Academy have partnered with University of Hertfordshire to deliver this exciting four-year apprenticeship program. During the program you will gain a wide range of knowledge and clinical skills in a variety of settings, while also undertaking a BSc (honours) degree. Successful completion leads to Occupational Therapist registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Start date of the apprenticeship:September 2024
This is a developmental role. The apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Occupational Therapist through successful completion of the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship which includes the attainment of a level 6 BSc (honours) degree.
Main duties of the job
The Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between employers and education providers. As an apprentice you will have a primary base as an employee, in a particular organisation, in a specific setting, but will have placements to experience working in alternative settings in order that they gain a wide appreciation of many health and care contexts and are able to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
For this post the role will be based at Langley House Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Watford. This service provides inpatient rehabilitation to patients with a variety of conditions including post orthopaedic surgery, falls, amputees and a variety of medical and neurological conditions.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read before applying - essential requirements:
Essential requirements:
- Aged over 18 on the first day of programme
- Have an eligible residency status
- Have the right to work and study in England
- UK Maths and English level 2 or equivalent
(This includes functional skills level 2, GCSE grade 4 and above or O level C or above)
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications to 112 UCAS points including a science subject
Additional information to note:
- You will be required to present the hard copies of your certificates on the day of the interview.
- Any original overseas qualification documentation will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC / ENIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.
- Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than August 2028.
- Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification at the bottom of the job description.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read before applying - essential requirements:
Essential requirements:
- Aged over 18 on the first day of programme
- Have an eligible residency status
- Have the right to work and study in England
- UK Maths and English level 2 or equivalent
(This includes functional skills level 2, GCSE grade 4 and above or O level C or above)
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications to 112 UCAS points including a science subject
Additional information to note:
- You will be required to present the hard copies of your certificates on the day of the interview.
- Any original overseas qualification documentation will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC / ENIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.
- Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than August 2028.
- Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification at the bottom of the job description.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C grade 9 - 4 or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
- Level 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
Desirable
- Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C grade 9 - 4 or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability and English must have been studied as a first language)
- Level 3 or above qualification equivalent to a minimum of 120 UCAS points including a science or healthcare subject. This can include A level, Access to Higher Education diploma, BTEC / NVQ Diploma or Extended / National Diploma with certificates
Desirable
- Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training 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.
