Occupational Therapist Degree Apprentice | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 02 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Annex 21 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2024 |
| Location: | Southport, PR85EP |
| Company: | St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 6417729/409-6417729 |
Summary
This is a fixed term training post of 37.5 hours per week, paid under Annex 21. On successful completion of the Apprenticeship programme, you will become an Occupational Therapiston theBand 5 pay scale in permanent contract.
As an apprenticeship this role is supported by an accompanying assessment and skills development programme, during which the post holder will gain the skills and knowledge relevant for this role. Learning will be a mix of in the workplace, formal on and off the job training, and the opportunity to practise new skills in a real work environment. On successful completion of their Apprenticeship, they will have the right knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need for their chosen role.
This opportunity includes:
• Paid employment with holiday leave
• Hands-on-experience working in a leading NHS organisation
• 6 hours per week time, pro rota off-the-job learning
• Support to gain a nationally recognised qualification
The post holder will be supported to work towards successful completion of:
· BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at UCLAN.
Annex 21 salary
• Year 1 - 65% of top of Band 5 - £22,477.65
• Year 2 - 70% of top of Band 5 - £24,206.70
• Year 3 - 75% of top of Band 5 - £25,935.75
On completion of the Degree Programme, the successful candidate will transfer to the entry point for AfC Band 5 payscale.
A flexible approach to day to day tasks is essential, in order to meet the demands of the service especially as the majority of our services work over 7 days per week. Applicants will be expected to travel to University to fulfil their off the job training hours and when necessary to participate in providing outreach services.
Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.
In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer a friendly and welcoming team and all the support and continuing professional development you will need to make a difference to patients and staff. We have an innovative service of AHP’s with an excellent staff supervision system enabling our staff to be committed to developing both their service and themselves. Clinical Governance, research and audit activities are encouraged within the service.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for entry requirements onto the Degree Apprentice Programme commencing in September at UCLAN.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the Course Lead and Therapy Management team.
We are excited to offer you this opportunity and look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024
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