Job summary
Occupational Therapy Apprentice
Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics & Therapies
Band: 5 Annex 21 Apprenticeship - subject to Agenda for change
The successful applicant would be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the Canterbury Christ Church University Occupational Therapy Apprentice degree program commencing September 2025.
We are recruiting for a Occupational Therapy Apprenticewho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
This role allows the apprentice to develop their core clinical skills as part of the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship programme. The apprenticeship levy will be used to provide a training opportunity for the post holder to undertake a three years and four months level 6 BSc.
We will provide a work placed mentor to provide guidance, support, and knowledge in the Occupational Therapy profession.
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship programme and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Occupational Therapist, you will become a Band 5 OT, where the following Job Description will apply.
Failure to complete the apprenticeship course will lead to termination of the Apprentice Occupational Therapy contract and you will not be eligible for a qualified Occupational Therapist post.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprenticeship involves receiving on the job training in their substantive roles and 20% off the job training at Canterbury Christ Church University. Off the job training will include a combination of academic study and clinical placements.
It is a requirement that the post holder commits to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the required period. During the apprenticeship programme the post holder will perform the duties and responsibilities in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
The post holder will be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills and are also expected to seek support and guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The apprenticeship involves receiving on the job training in their substantive roles and 20% off the job training at Canterbury Christ Church University. Off the job training will include a combination of academic study and clinical placements.
It is a requirement that the post holder commits to undertake the formal education of the course and successfully complete all components of the training programme within the required period. During the apprenticeship programme the post holder will perform the duties and responsibilities in this job description as a learner and under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
The post holder will be proactive in seeking opportunities to develop their own knowledge and skills and are also expected to seek support and guidance in a timely manner if any difficulties are encountered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 A Levels (including biology or human biology) or equivalent
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of basis assessment and treatment of patients with a range of conditions
- Understanding of the balance of professional development needs with service needs
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and managing risk in your own work
- Understanding of national and professional issues Knowledge of primary and secondary care services
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience as a student including highly acute environments with high demand for prioritisation of workloads
- Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work / managing a caseload as a student
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/ carers
- Able to demonstrate a holistic approach to patient management
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work in and fully contribute to a team
- Basic auditing skills Effective time management and organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 A Levels (including biology or human biology) or equivalent
- Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of basis assessment and treatment of patients with a range of conditions
- Understanding of the balance of professional development needs with service needs
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and managing risk in your own work
- Understanding of national and professional issues Knowledge of primary and secondary care services
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience as a student including highly acute environments with high demand for prioritisation of workloads
- Experience of responding to demand / prioritising work / managing a caseload as a student
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to communicate clearly with other team members and patients/ carers
- Able to demonstrate a holistic approach to patient management
- Basic IT skills
- Able to work in and fully contribute to a team
- Basic auditing skills Effective time management and organisational skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
