Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Apprentice Occupational Therapy Degree

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Job summary

Successful applicants will undertake a programme of learning through work experience, academic study and practice placements to become qualified and registered Occupational Therapists.

This position requires the post holder to be enrolled on the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship and working a minimum of 30 hours a week for the duration of the 30-month training programme. Please check the entry requirements for the Occupational Therapy Degree Apprenticeship on the university websites to ensure you meet the criteria for study:

University of Salford:

Occupational Therapy (Occupational Therapist Degree Apprenticeship) | University of Salford

University of Central Lancashire:

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship

This vacancy is being advertised as an apprenticeship and as such the salary for the role if reflective of this. Those who currently hold and can evidence the essential qualifications need not apply. Your application will not be shortlisted if you hold the essential qualification(s).

Although English and Maths at level 2 is not required for the role, it is a requirement to complete the apprenticeship and need to be in place by the end of the apprenticeship. If you do not hold or cannot evidence English and Maths at level 2 then support will be provided for the successful applicant(s) as part of the Trust's apprenticeship offer.

Main duties of the job

To ensure effective management of own workload within the specified clinical group, and for work delegated to other staff by prioritising activities, balancing patients' needs with the demands on the team.
To ensure a good standard of assessment and treatment of own patients from a specified clinical group under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
To be responsible for communicating with the MDT in order to ensure effective and appropriate planning and delivery of treatment.
To ensure all documentation regarding their clinical involvement with patients adheres Allied Health Professions (AHP) Service and Trust standards.
To be responsible for maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence based practice in the specified clinical area
To be responsible for risk assessment and appropriate action taken regarding risk
To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used and the security of departmental equipment.
To provide appropriate training and education to other staff including HCA's or relatives or carers.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£19,897 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

408-25-661

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Birkenhead

CH49 5PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Therapy Assistant Practitioner position available at WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Therapy Assistant Practitioner position available at WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Must have or be working towards a foundation degree in Health and Social Care including knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy acquired through training and experience.
Significant experience as a therapy assistant in a health care setting.

Desirable

Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good written and oral communication skills.
Basic computer skills.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system.
Knowledge of some specialist procedures acquired through formal training / on job experience. e.g. exercise therapy, sensory rehab, community rehab etc.
Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances.
Empathetic approach to patients.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills.

Desirable

Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff.
Good reasoning and ability to problem solve.
Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Must have or be working towards a foundation degree in Health and Social Care including knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy acquired through training and experience.
Significant experience as a therapy assistant in a health care setting.

Desirable

Active collection of relevant CPD in portfolio.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good written and oral communication skills.
Basic computer skills.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience in hospital computer system.
Knowledge of some specialist procedures acquired through formal training / on job experience. e.g. exercise therapy, sensory rehab, community rehab etc.
Ability to communicate within difficult circumstances.
Empathetic approach to patients.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good organisational skills.

Desirable

Ability to show initiative but understanding when to refer to trained staff.
Good reasoning and ability to problem solve.
Ability to organise own workload and administrational procedures.

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Birkenhead

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Birkenhead

CH49 5PE

Employer's website

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