Job Description

UHD therapy services are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals with a passion for learning to join the team as an Apprentice Occupational Therapist (OT).We are looking for people who have a passion and a desire to start or further develop their career as an OT in Dorset. You must be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment, and respect in line with the NHS values and behaviours as well as flexibility to work across more than one employer.The apprenticeship programme provides the opportunity for you to gain hands on experience and earn a salary within a 3-year apprenticeship programme which will lead to a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy and eligibility to join the HCPC register. This course is delivered by Health Science University (HSU) at their Bournemouth Campus. You will have a minimum of 6 hours per week dedicated to study as well as clinical placements.In order to progress your application, it is essential that you meet the educational criteria outlined in the person specification including having GCSE pass (A-C or 4-9) English and Maths or equivalent e.g. level 2 functional skills in English and Maths, prior to the end-point assessment.Main duties of the jobAs an apprentice, you will be employed by UHD on a full-time basis (37.5hrs per week). As well as working as part of the team delivering care at your home base you will complete full time clinical placements to ensure that you complete the statutory HCPC and professional registration requirement of 1000 placement hours over the duration of the course. You will gain experience of working with a variety of other health and care providers and should be prepared to travel to various work sites across Dorset.Whilst on placement your shift pattern may include days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Due to the type of programme annual leave is only able to be taken during home base time and University holiday times.About usOur values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.Date posted02 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,625 to xc2xa325,674 a year pa prContractApprenticeshipDuration4 yearsWorking patternFull-timeReference number153-SP04436Job locationsUniversity Hospitals DorsetBournemouthBH7 7DWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful applicants will need to meet the university entry criteria and have passed a UHD interview and a subsequent University interview to be appointed to this role.This is a full-time post and applicants will be required to work 37.5 hours per week between work, placement, and study days. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSuccessful applicants will need to meet the university entry criteria and have passed a UHD interview and a subsequent University interview to be appointed to this role.This is a full-time post and applicants will be required to work 37.5 hours per week between work, placement, and study days.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Level 5 qualification i.e. FdSc Assistant Practitioner OR 3x A Levels BBB-BBC or above to include a Science OR BTEC: DMM or above in a relevant Extended Diploma for example: Applied Science, Medical Science or Health and Social Care OR Access to HE Diploma: A total of 112-120 UCAS points in a relevant Access to HE Diploma for example: Science, Medicine, Human Science, Allied Health Professions OR International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 30-32 points or higher to include either Biology/Human Biology/Mathematics/Chemistry or Physics at Higher OR T level: Merit in any Health and Science pathway accepted
• GCSE pass (A-C or 4-9) English and Maths or equivalent e.g. level 2 functional skills in English and Maths, prior to the end-point assessment

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based practice

ExperienceEssential

• Experience within a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector setting
• Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines
• Experience of good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone/video and written formats

Desirable

• Experience working within a care setting
• Experience of working with complex medical conditions
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying therapy equipment
• Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of equipment assessment and provision

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness of the Occupational Therapist's role within the MDT
• Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice
• Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy profession and process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
• Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being and awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being
• Knowledge of NHS and healthcare systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of handling techniques to promote movement
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

OtherEssential

• Work 37.5 hours per week
• Ability to travel to other Trusts/organisations for clinical placements
• Demonstrate commitment to undertaking a degree course of study
• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post

Desirable

• Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Level 5 qualification i.e. FdSc Assistant Practitioner OR 3x A Levels BBB-BBC or above to include a Science OR BTEC: DMM or above in a relevant Extended Diploma for example: Applied Science, Medical Science or Health and Social Care OR Access to HE Diploma: A total of 112-120 UCAS points in a relevant Access to HE Diploma for example: Science, Medicine, Human Science, Allied Health Professions OR International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 30-32 points or higher to include either Biology/Human Biology/Mathematics/Chemistry or Physics at Higher OR T level: Merit in any Health and Science pathway accepted
• GCSE pass (A-C or 4-9) English and Maths or equivalent e.g. level 2 functional skills in English and Maths, prior to the end-point assessment

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based practice

ExperienceEssential

• Experience within a relevant health, social care or voluntary sector setting
• Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines
• Experience of good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone/video and written formats

Desirable

• Experience working within a care setting
• Experience of working with complex medical conditions
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Technical Skills CompetenciesEssential

• Ability to carry out all aspects of the post which involves patient handling and carrying therapy equipment
• Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of equipment assessment and provision

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness of the Occupational Therapist's role within the MDT
• Application of risk assessments and considerations in practice
• Knowledge of the Occupational Therapy profession and process, its application in clinical practice and its role within the organisation
• Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being and awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being
• Knowledge of NHS and healthcare systems

Desirable

• Knowledge of handling techniques to promote movement
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

OtherEssential

• Work 37.5 hours per week
• Ability to travel to other Trusts/organisations for clinical placements
• Demonstrate commitment to undertaking a degree course of study
• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post

Desirable

• Possession of a clean UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

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