# Apprentice Occupational Therapist, Band 5 (Annex 21) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/apprentice-occupational-therapist-band-5-annex-21/f8c667bd-d4ea-4534-8f63-37aa09df1675 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/apprentice-occupational-therapist-band-5-annex-21/f8c667bd-d4ea-4534-8f63-37aa09df1675.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cheltenham - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Occupational Therapist - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,377 - £29,282 (pa, pro rata if part-time) - **Contract type:** Apprenticeship: 3 years - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T11:00:57.216Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Gloucestershire/Gloucester/Gloucestershire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Therapy/Therapy-v8021772 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8021772?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Therapy Service is excited to advertise an Occupational Therapy (OT) degree apprenticeship post as a fantastic development opportunity for an enthusiastic individual. Occupational Therapists range of skills and expertise make them an asset to any setting, providing the tools for people to live a fulfilling life with a focus on independence and reaching potential. Apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ as you progress throughout the three-year course while working at least 30 hours a week. A higher/degree apprenticeship in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Level 6) will enable you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is required to practice as a registered Occupational Therapist. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work.  An OT apprentice will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to the workplace as they progress through their training. The ability to balance work-based learning and off the job time will be essential. You will also need to be compassionate, have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and be able to work as part of a team. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers and the wider multidisciplinary team. ### Main duties of the job To develop and use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by competency frameworks. To work within the Therapy team learning how to provide an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the detailed and full job description attached for this post for the full responsibilities. ## Job Details The Therapy Service is excited to advertise an Occupational Therapy (OT) degree apprenticeship post as a fantastic development opportunity for an enthusiastic individual. Occupational Therapists range of skills and expertise make them an asset to any setting, providing the tools for people to live a fulfilling life with a focus on independence and reaching potential. Apprenticeships offer a unique opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’ as you progress throughout the three-year course while working at least 30 hours a week. A higher/degree apprenticeship in BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (Level 6) will enable you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) which is required to practice as a registered Occupational Therapist. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work. An OT apprentice will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to the workplace as they progress through their training. The ability to balance work-based learning and off the job time will be essential. You will also need to be compassionate, have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and be able to work as part of a team. The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy support workers and the wider multidisciplinary team. ## Job Description To develop and use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to deliver therapeutic interventions, using the principles of Occupational Therapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by competency frameworks. To work within the Therapy team learning how to provide an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. ## Responsibilities Please see the detailed and full job description attached for this post for the full responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English). - Awareness of the Occupational Therapy role / evidence of career research - Demonstrate commitment to successful completion of Apprenticeship level 6 program and final clinical competency assessment – attending all academic sessions and self-study outside of working hours - Reliable, Punctual, Conscientious with an attention to detail and a positive attitude to learning - Experience of working in the NHS in the UK - Demonstrate working effectively as a team member - Facilitate own learning opportunities and reflect on practice. - Demonstrate effective communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with other team members, clients and other professionals. - Be able to manage own workload under supervision and through direction to ensure this meets the required standards but seek help when required. - Apply a practical approach to problem solving ## Documents - [why work for us - rewards and benefits (pdf, 3.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2952) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325849) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.