Rotational Occupational Therapy Apprentice

Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract Permanent: Rotational post Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Happy to discuss flexible working) Job ref 437-7337711

Employer Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North View Town Manchester Salary £27,485 – £30,162 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/08/2025 23:59

Rotational Occupational Therapy Apprentice

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

The Occupational Therapy Degree Apprentices will work on a rotational basis under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist for the duration of their apprenticeship. The post holder will carry out occupational therapy under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. This will include working on patients’ performance in completing or participating in activities of daily living. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function.

The apprenticeship will comprise of

• On the job training and university learning

• A mixture of academic and practiced based learning and assessment to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies as detailed in the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency.

• On the job – mentorship and structured progression for the student (e-portfolio) • Attendance at University sessions and successful completion of placements

• Undertake a flexible learning approach – online lectures/ interactions to aid flexible learning.

Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

• On successful completion of the programme the apprentice will be offered a Band 5 OT post within the organisation

Main duties of the job

The Occupational Therapy Degree Apprentices will work on a rotational basis under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist for the duration of their apprenticeship. The post holder will carry out occupational therapy under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. This will include working on patients’ performance in completing or participating in activities of daily living. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function.

The apprenticeship will comprise of

• On the job training and release to complete university learning delivered by Sheffield Hallam University

• On the job – mentorship and structured progression for the student (e-portfolio) • Attendance at University sessions and successful completion of placements

• Undertake a flexible learning approach

Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

• On successful completion of the programme the apprentice will be offered a Band 5 OT post within the organisation

Working for our organisation

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world\’s most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Occupational Therapy Degree Apprentices will work on a rotational basis under the supervision and guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist for the duration of their apprenticeship. The post holder will carry out occupational therapy under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. This will include working on patients’ performance in completing or participating in activities of daily living. The post holder will work closely with the Occupational Therapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in enabling patients to maintain or improve their function.

The apprenticeship will comprise of

• On the job training and release to complete university learning delivered by Sheffield Hallam University

• A mixture of academic and practiced based learning and assessment to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies as detailed in the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency.

• On the job – mentorship and structured progression for the student (e-portfolio) • Attendance at University sessions and successful completion of placements

• Undertake a flexible learning approach – online lectures/ interactions to aid flexible learning.

Apprentices will be required to complete a BSc (Hons) degree in Occupational Therapy approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)

• On successful completion of the programme the apprentice will be offered a Band 5 OT post within the organisation

Please see attached job description and person specification

Band

Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am

All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

1

2

3

4 – 9

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Person specification

Experience

• Currently working as an OT assistant or equivalent position
• Experience of working in a healthcare/social care environment

Education

• Evidence of achievement at GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths grade C or level 4 or equivalent
• GCSE in relevant science

Important Information about working for GMMH:

All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org

The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities. If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.

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We have added a disclaimer to our application process advising that the use of AI is monitored. GMMH reserves the right to follow up with a candidate at the interview on specific responses and those examples used in the supporting statement to explore it further.

Sponsorship

We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – clickhere .

If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.

The Home Office introduces new changes from 22/07/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it here .

Do you have experience outside the NHS?

We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.

We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.

**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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