Job summary
Occupational Therapy Apprentice - AfC Band 4
Fixed term 4 years
Central London Community Healthcare Academy have partnered with University of East London and University of Hertfordshire to deliver this exciting four-year apprenticeship program. Successful completion leads to Occupational Therapist registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Start date of the apprenticeship: Next available cohortInterviews will be held: 20th June 2025
Main duties of the job
This is a developmental role for those already working within Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust who can demonstrate working in a clinical healthcare environment. External candidates will not be considered on this occasion.
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.
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.
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 C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above) Equivalent level 3 qualifications to 112 UCAS points including a science subjectAdditional 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. Applicants must have been ordinary resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must cover the full length of the apprenticeship with no renewal date. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification at the bottom of the job description. Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS pointsPlease refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
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 C and above (or 4 and above) or O level C or above) Equivalent level 3 qualifications to 112 UCAS points including a science subjectAdditional 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. Applicants must have been ordinary resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must cover the full length of the apprenticeship with no renewal date. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification at the bottom of the job description. Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 120 UCAS pointsPlease refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C/4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UKNARIC 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
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level
Desirable
- Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of health and care settings
Desirable
- Experience working with electronic patient records such as SystmOne, RIO, EMIS
- Previous experience of working within a health and/or care setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient keyboard skills for clinical and data input and letter writing and ability to use MS office or similar internet and email
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, confident and articulate
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under own initiative, be flexible and prioritise competing demands for attention to provide best care available to patients in case which may involve changing plans where necessary
- Understanding scope of role of Occupational Therapist Assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- UK Maths and English level 2 with certificates to evidence (This includes: functional skills level 2, GCSE C/4 and above or O level C or above) (Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UKNARIC 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
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate evidence of recent academic achievement, such that they may be deemed capable of study at degree level
Desirable
- Interest in undertaking further relevant studies/training course
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of health and care settings
Desirable
- Experience working with electronic patient records such as SystmOne, RIO, EMIS
- Previous experience of working within a health and/or care setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient keyboard skills for clinical and data input and letter writing and ability to use MS office or similar internet and email
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, confident and articulate
- Ability to plan, organise and coordinate work under own initiative, be flexible and prioritise competing demands for attention to provide best care available to patients in case which may involve changing plans where necessary
- Understanding scope of role of Occupational Therapist Assistant in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
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.
