Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship (Adults)

Job summary

Are you interested in starting a career as an Occupational Therapist? Are you dedicated to making a difference? Are you passionate about improving the lives of Adults in Devon?

This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve an Occupational Therapy degree qualification delivered by the University of Plymouth and be supported by DCC, whilst gaining on the job experience to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a qualified Occupational Therapist.

Want to know more?

We have put together some FAQs for the Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship opportunity which you may find useful, which are attached to this advert.

Please also refer to the job description and person specification for further details on the main duties and responsibilities of this role.

You may also wish to visit our dedicated Occupational Therapy page here or look at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists website which is also linked to the right.

If you have the ambition, drive and qualities we are looking for, then please apply for our Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship Programme today!

For all relevant information please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached. There is also a link to the Devon Jobs advert which includes all information about the apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

This Apprenticeship is offered on a Fixed Term basis for 4 years.

After successful completion of the Apprenticeship, you will gain a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy which will enable you to apply for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the regulatory body the Health and Care Professions Council.

The Apprenticeship course is run by the University of Plymouth, please see link, provided to the right, to the programme specification which confirms the entry requirements and gives an overview of the programme to enable you to make an informed decision on whether this is the right programme for you.

We will also be holding a briefing session in collaboration with the University of Plymouth which we encourage you to attend. This session will give you further information on the programme and also enable you to ask any questions you may have.

The session is being held via Microsoft Teams on the following date:

• Thursday, 22nd February 2024 2:00pm 3:30pm

If you would like to book onto this session, please email us at adultcarerecruitment@devon.gov.uk by midday on Wednesday, 21st February 2024 so we can send you the link to attend.

About us

For an informal discussion on the Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship please contact either:

• Laura Temple Workforce Development Lead Occupational Therapy laura.temple@devon.gov.uk / 01392 383000
• Vicki Baker Workforce Development Service Manager - vicki.baker@devon.gov.uk / 01392 383839

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working -The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.