Job Description

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 cohort

Interviews will be held:

20th June 2025



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.



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

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 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. 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 points

Please refer to the attached for full list of responsibilities.



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