Job summary
Do you want to become an occupational therapist? Then this is the opportunity for you!
In recognition of the vital role that occupational therapists play in supporting clients to live healthy and fulfilled lives, we are offering a candidate the opportunity to apply for the occupational therapy apprenticeship.
You will work as an occupational therapy assistant in the Lakeside Mental Health Occupational Therapy tram and be a core part of the occupational therapy offer to the clients of those services. You will be fully supported with study leave and off-the-job training to ensure that you are able to meet the necessary requirements of the occupational therapy apprenticeship. The course will also comprise of a range of clinical placements in other settings to ensure that you are able to gain the fullest range of experience possible.
You will need to be self-motivated and able to manage the competing demands of working full time alongside studying for a degree level qualification. It goes without saying that you will also need to be passionate about occupational therapy.
Please answer these following questions in your application:
- What has led you to Occupational Therapy?
- What skills do you have that are relevant to Occupational Therapy?
- What is your preferred post and why?
Main duties of the job
Key relationshipsInternal: Head Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Team, Multi-disciplinary Clinical Team (MDT), Supervisor.
External: Service Users, Carers, Statutory and Voluntary Agencies and Higher Education Institute (HEI).
Job summary
1. To work under the overall supervision of a qualified occupational therapist to provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs.
2. To support the occupational therapist in the implementation of intervention plans aimed at helping clients to maintain and regain independence in functional abilities and promoting clients' safety through the participation in everyday occupation
3. To complete the occupational therapy degree level 6 apprenticeship and gain full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on qualifying.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents
- Recent level 3 academic qualification, some examples include; -A-level: BBB - CCC (Excludes General Studies) -BTEC: DDM in a Health & Social Care related diploma. -Access to Health & Social Care (or other related programme) with a minimum of 36 credits at Merit or Distinction
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 29 points to include 16 points at Higher level.
Desirable
- Previous degree in a relevant subject
- Evidence of recent study
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a relevant health or social care setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- -Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being.
- Awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being.
- A basic understanding of the role of occupational therapy and the core philosophy of the profession -IT literacy.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Able to work effectively within teams. -Able to work with direct supervision.
- Good motivational techniques and abilities.
- Able to establish good working relationships.
- Initiative, innovation and self-motivation.
- Able to deal with stress appropriately.
- Demonstrates a non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards patients.
- Physically fit to undertake all duties.
- -Ability to manage the competing demands of full time work whilst studying for a degree.
Other requirement
Essential
- This post is dependent on passing the academic entrance requirements and application process for the university.
- Apprentices will need to have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their apprenticeship,
- Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the time they have available, including the end-point assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 / A*- C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents
- Recent level 3 academic qualification, some examples include; -A-level: BBB - CCC (Excludes General Studies) -BTEC: DDM in a Health & Social Care related diploma. -Access to Health & Social Care (or other related programme) with a minimum of 36 credits at Merit or Distinction
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 29 points to include 16 points at Higher level.
Desirable
- Previous degree in a relevant subject
- Evidence of recent study
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a relevant health or social care setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- -Awareness of the impact of poor health on overall well-being.
- Awareness of the positive impact of activity on health and well-being.
- A basic understanding of the role of occupational therapy and the core philosophy of the profession -IT literacy.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
- Able to work effectively within teams. -Able to work with direct supervision.
- Good motivational techniques and abilities.
- Able to establish good working relationships.
- Initiative, innovation and self-motivation.
- Able to deal with stress appropriately.
- Demonstrates a non-judgemental and empathetic attitude towards patients.
- Physically fit to undertake all duties.
- -Ability to manage the competing demands of full time work whilst studying for a degree.
Other requirement
Essential
- This post is dependent on passing the academic entrance requirements and application process for the university.
- Apprentices will need to have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of their apprenticeship,
- Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the time they have available, including the end-point assessment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
