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Main area Occupational Therapy Apprentice Grade 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The apprentice role includes attending the University of Plymouth for Study made up of a 20% study / 80% workplace) Job ref 216-CB-C7043061-AP Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site UHP NHS Trust Town Plymouth Salary £24,465 - £30,162 Per Annum (Year 1: Band 2, Year 2: Band 3, Years 3 & 4: Band 4) Salary period Yearly Closing 06/08/2025 23:59 Occupational Therapy Apprentice2Job overviewTo work within Occupational Therapy as an Apprentice Occupational Therapist, under the Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship programme under supervision. The apprenticeship combines academic and work-based learning through the employer and educational provider collaboration. University Hospitals Plymouth Trust (UHPT) Apprentice Occupational Therapists will be based at Derriford Hospital as a paid employee, in the Occupational Therapy Department & across the hospital wards. The Apprentice Occupational Therapist will be required to achieve the education and practice standards as set out by HCPC, RCOT, University of Plymouth and the Institute of Apprenticeships and undertake an integrated end point assessment, as well as completion of the degree programme. Commitment to self-directed study and successful completion of the programme within the contracted period is required. Failure to progress will mean removal from the programme. As an Apprentice Occupational Therapist, they will be supervised and supported by Clinical Educators, experienced Workplace Mentors and Practice Assessors. The apprentice role includes attending the University of Plymouth for Study made up of a 20% study, 80% workplace. Start at Band 2 & moves to Band 3 year 2 & Band 4 years 3 & 4. Main duties of the jobAs an Apprentice Occupational Therapist, they will be supervised and supported by Clinical Educators, experienced Workplace Mentors and Practice Assessors. They will work to towards achieving the HCPC & Royal College of Occupational Therapy standards of practice.To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient Occupational Therapy Service at University Hospitals Plymouth Trust (UHPT). Making a commitment to study during the duration of the apprenticeship course, meeting the timescale & deadlines set by the University. Successful completion of the programme within the contract period is required. As part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a key role in providing Occupational Therapy service to individuals across the wards & disciplines covered by the Occupational Therapy Service. All staff will be expected to be part of the 7-day working rota. ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*** Working for our organisationWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Detailed job description and main responsibilities· To work as part of a team responsible for providing an efficient Occupational Therapy Service at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. · Explain to patients, relatives, and those with whom they meet the role of the Occupational Therapist. · Obtain informed consent from the patient, and work within the current legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent, prior to commencing any treatment. · Through conversation with the patient, patient’s relative’s / next of kin, obtain information regarding their social circumstances, difficulties encountered with aspects of Activities of Daily Living and their work and leisure and make follow-up calls, as directed by Occupational Therapist. · Implement individual/group treatment sessions, as instructed by the Occupational Therapist - this will include washing, dressing, kitchen or bathing assessment and remedial therapy work, utilizing interpersonal skills and demonstrating empathy to achieve the goal. · Issue and instruct patients and relatives in the safe use of prescribed Occupational Therapy equipment and issue small aids accordingly. Person specificationQUALIFICATIONSNVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent: GCSE in English and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent) Functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English UCAS points 112 or above. Achieved within the last 5 years. To have health care related qualification/training. OTHER FACTORSAble to travel to various parts of Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall. Able to work all departmental shifts. Must be able to commit 37.5 hours a week for work and study Able to work at other sites as required. Full UK driving licence. Able to drive a pool car KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCEDemonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. To have demonstrable experience of working with the public. An understanding of the physiological, psychological, and social needs of patients & their families. To be computer literate. To have worked in an OT Department. To have demonstrable experience of assisting in OT Interventions. Clear understanding of the Occupational Therapy role. To have worked in a health care setting. Awareness of large clinical setting policies. Understanding of confidentiality. APTITUDE & ABILITIESGood communication skills, written & verbal, with the ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity & effectiveness at all levels. Ability to prioritise workload. Ability to problem solve. To be interested in promoting independence. To have the ability to recognise own limitation. To be able to pay attention to detail. Ability to take part in reflective practise & clinical supervision. To be independent and able to accept responsibility. Ability to interpret the trusts policy on violence & aggression to maintain a safe working environment for yourself & colleagues. DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATIONWorks in a calm and organised manner and mixes well as part of a cohesive team. Highly motivated to provide quality service and complete training. Empathetic and demonstrates patient focus. Be professional at all times. Willingness to learn.PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY INCLUDING YOUR JUNK FOLDER. If you need support with the online application process or require reasonable adjustments with the application and/or interview process please contact the Recruiting Manager for this post. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants about less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We recommend contacting the manager of the role prior to applying and we commit to giving requests full consideration. We welcome and encourage applicants who identify with all protected characteristics to apply for our roles. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and improves our patients' experience. At UHP we aim to create an inclusive workplace and hospital where everyone feels they belong and included . It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Providing false information is an offence & could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal/police action if an applicant is successful. Please note that if you are successful in your application & accept the position you agree that the Staff Health and Wellbeing Department can access your health records from your current/previous employer in order to check the status of your inoculations 'screening tests. This is an automated process & the information will only be used for these purposes prior to your taking up the position with us. For Doctors Roles: Unsolicited CVs and Candidate Profiles/Details University Hospitals Plymouth has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. We do, however, work with a defined list of preferred HTE Framework suppliers who may be invited to support us in sourcing candidates for particular roles. In line with our preferred supplier list, we only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and an agency has been instructed by a member of the Trust’s Medical Workforce team. We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to the Trust or Trust employees by any other means than the official route above. Where this is not observed the Trust reserves the right to contact these candidates directly and initiate discussions without payment of any agency fee. Any candidate details (whether written or spoken) or CVs that are referred directly will not constitute an introduction. The Trust will under no circumstances be responsible for any recruitment fees in relation to these contacts. Submission of any unsolicited CVs, candidate’s details and/or proposals to the Trust will not be considered further and will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this Agency Protocol. In order to establish and maintain good working relationships with the Trust’s agency suppliers, we ask that this Protocol is adhered to and thank you for your co-operation. Employer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.#J-18808-Ljbffr