Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy Apprentice

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Job summary

Occupational Therapy Apprentice

Are you interested in starting a career as an Occupational Therapist? Are you dedicated to making a difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a qualified Occupational Therapist.

We have an exciting new vacancy for an occupational therapy assistant to work in our friendly hospital based Occupational Therapy team. You will be supported to make an application to the University of Coventry (London) for the clinical apprenticeship programme so that you are working towards a goal of becoming a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist.

You will work directly with our service users who have a range of complex functional, mobility and discharge issues as well as assisting the clinical staff with a range of administrative and practical tasks. Previous NHS experience and/or knowledge of what an adult acute Occupational Therapy team do would be an advantage.

We have excellent links with the local university, other MSE hospitals and our community partners.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are:

To be professionally accountable and work independently, managing and prioritising your workload
To use own knowledge, skills and initiative to perform tasks independently, accessing advice and supervision accordingly
To communicate delegated factual information to patients, carers using persuasion, reassurance, tact and sensitivity
To create individual resources such as communication passports, timetable etc to be used as part of therapist's intervention.
To successfully complete projects and assessments as per the criteria set by the University of Coventry in line with the apprenticeship program

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-SO-9076

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job descriptions.

This post will commence at Band 3 transitioning to Band 4 following successful completion of year 2 of the apprenticeship program and completion of required clinical competencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job descriptions.

This post will commence at Band 3 transitioning to Band 4 following successful completion of year 2 of the apprenticeship program and completion of required clinical competencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths level 5 or above
3 A'levels or Level 3 qualification in role related subject
Computer Literate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Experience working with the public
Experience in a care or NHS environment
Excellent communication skills
Reliable, Flexible & organised

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent in English & Maths level 5 or above
3 A'levels or Level 3 qualification in role related subject
Computer Literate

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Experience working with the public
Experience in a care or NHS environment
Excellent communication skills
Reliable, Flexible & organised

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)