Occupational Therapy Apprentice

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has emerged for an Occupational Therapy Assistant role at a leading NHS Trust, enabling the ideal candidate to pursue a BSc in Occupational Therapy. Apprentices will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, focusing on patient care on various wards while receiving comprehensive mentorship and support throughout their education.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing program

Commitment to professional development

Investments in physical environment and equipment

Qualifications

• Must have a caring compassionate nature.
• Must be hard-working and dedicated.
• Availability to start in August 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assist Occupational Therapists in providing interventions for inpatients.
• Participate in both practical training and theoretical day-release.
• Complete clinical placements across various departments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Level 6 Occupational Therapist standard

Job description

Are you looking to qualify as an Occupational Therapist? Do you have the focus, motivation, & dedication to study while gaining invaluable experience working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant? An exciting new opportunity has arisen for you to gain a BSc in Occupational Therapy on the Apprenticeship pathway. The successful candidate must be available to start August 2025.

A 4 year fixed-term apprenticeship post where the post holder will study towards the Level 6 Occupational Therapist (integrated degree) standard with a commissioned Higher Education Institution whilst working in an Occupational Therapy Assistant role. Initially a fixed term contract that covers the length of your Apprenticeship. You will be supported to apply for the BSc Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship & mentored throughout your course by a therapist within the department. 80% of your normal working hours will be working alongside therapy colleagues & the Multi-Disciplinary Team on the wards and 20% will be spent training. You will also have clinical placements at other Health and Social Care providers, & work within an identified team on a day-to-day basis. As an OT Apprentice, you will work alongside, & under the supervision of the Occupational Therapists in providing individual & structured intervention for inpatients on our Older Person’s Unit, Medical, A&E, stroke, orthopaedic/Surgical ward or oncology wards.

Please also read the attached Occupational Therapy Apprenticeship 2025 Information.

The post holder will participate in theoretical day-release & practical on-the-job training, undertaking duties in all aspects of the occupational therapy service in order to achieve a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy. On successful completion of the approved programme, apprentices are eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a qualified Occupational Therapist and apply for Professional Membership of The Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Do you want to make a difference to patients’ lives? Do you have a caring compassionate nature? Are you hard working, flexible and highly motivated?

Successful applicants will be paid on the Annex 21 apprentice pay scale of a Band 5. Annex 21 is a part of the Agenda for Change national pay scheme.

The Pay Would Progress As Follows

• More than three years from completion of professional training & competencies: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• More than two but less than three years prior to completion of professional training & competencies: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate;
• More than one but less than two years prior to completion of professional training & competencies: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
• Up to 12 months prior to completion of all professional training & competencies: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
  
  

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Suzanne Ward Job title: Head Occupational Therapist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01483 571122

For further information, or for an informal visit/chat please contact: Suzanne Ward (Head Occupational Therapist) or Isla Pavey (Deputy Head Occupational Therapist) on 01483 571122 ext 4766. Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]