Occupational Therapy Apprentice

Great Western Hospital Front Door Team have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapy Apprentice to work within our Emergency Department and Assessment wards. The graduate Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship Programme is a new fully funded 4 year degree qualification as an HCPC registered Occupational therapist. The OT apprenticeship is delivered in conjunction with University of the West of England (UWE)., 1. A Trainee apprentice Occupational Therapist (OT) is a developmental role. You will continue employment within the directorate/service you are currently employed. You will be given the opportunity to gain a qualification to become a registered OT whilst still supporting and delivering a service with your current team. Once qualified, you would then be able to apply for an available vacant post within the organisation.2. During your training you will enhance your skills of working within a therapy team to a competent standard and at the end of your apprenticeship, you will be able to demonstrate these competenciesto gain a degree qualification to support your application for a qualified Band 5 Occupational Therapist position.3. You will undertake and complete all elements of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. You will attend university and be allocated full time clinical placements to gain your degree in Occupational Therapy; the university will be responsible for teaching the
course material and assess you accordingly, you will be expected to attend these taught sessions throughout your apprenticeship.4. During existing work time, 20% will be allocated towards your own study5. The apprenticeship is fully funded.

Just done A levels or BTECs / T Levels or have you completed a health and social care qualification but not sure you wish to go to university full time ? Come and join us doing an apprenticeshipand get paid whilst earning your degree.

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