Job overview

The Occupational Therapy Degree Apprentices will work on a rotational basis under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist for the duration of their apprenticeship. The post holder will carry out occupational therapy under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. This will include working on patients’ performance in completing or participating in activities of daily living. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function.

 The apprenticeship will comprise of

• On the job training and university learning 

• A mixture of academic and practiced based learning and assessment to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies as detailed in the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency.

• On the job – mentorship and structured progression for the student (e-portfolio) • Attendance at University sessions and successful completion of placements

• Undertake a flexible learning approach – online lectures/ interactions to aid flexible learning.

Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

 • On successful completion of the programme the apprentice will be offered a Band 5 OT post within the organisation

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy Degree Apprentices will work on a rotational basis under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist for the duration of their apprenticeship. The post holder will carry out occupational therapy under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. This will include working on patients’ performance in completing or participating in activities of daily living. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function.

 The apprenticeship will comprise of

• On the job training and release to complete university learning delivered by Sheffield Hallam University

• On the job – mentorship and structured progression for the student (e-portfolio) • Attendance at University sessions and successful completion of placements

• Undertake a flexible learning approach 

Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

 • On successful completion of the programme the apprentice will be offered a Band 5 OT post within the organisation

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.