Job overview

To 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 job

As 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 organisation

We 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.